Vikki,
Its always frustrating when you want something so bad and something always seems to stand in the way.
I have been involved in flying ever since I engaged my memory. My family used to take Grumman Goose and Widgeon planes out to the islands off the coast of Auckland for holidays - that is when I knew I wanted to be a pilot at the ripe young age of 4.
I started thinking about it seriously some years ago and finally completed my PPL(A) this past summer at Biggin Hill.
My advice:
You might like to ask if the flight school can call you if any spare seats are available. I found that just by being in the plane listening to the radio calls, feeling the plane during manuveurs, and watching other pilots kept me in the game. Most of all it gave me the confidence and ability to fly these things.
Depending on your flight school rules re keeping current during training, being a passenger may suffice, enabling you to stretch out your month to two months - cheaper eh?
NB: Speak to your instructor first though.
Best of luck to you! :-)
