Just to update anyone, my driving points didn't hold me back from being a CGI in the slightest...my inexperience on the other hand
Was really hoping id be in with a shout: ex staff cadet, silver GS, PPL (A) 150 hrs (20 tailwheel), aircraft engineering background, willing to put the hard graft in on the ground for however long.
I have two vgs squadrons within an hrs driving distance, spoke to both squadron commanders, both outfits overwhelmed with qsp's, airline pilots, career flying instructors, experienced aerobatics pilots, all absolutely dying to get onto the books...and i dont blame them!
Ahh well, ill try again...next year perhaps