I know this post has been going for years now but I want to express how amazing it is reading all the original posts.
I am currently about to embark on my PPL joureny, doing all my research and reading as much as posssible before I hit the air. REading your first post was so inspiring, I cant wait to get cracking now.
PS I love all the tips and 'perks' if you will by hanging around the school/airfield. Aviation, such an amazing and friendly industry to be in! So a BIG THANKS!!