eludlow,
Any experience is good. I applied to BA without any experience a long time ago and got nowhere. I started my PPL afterwards and now I have yet to fail to get through to the aptitudes (and have also yet to gain sponsorship).
Another thing, some airlines (Atlantic) make the PPL a requirement before you send your application form so I say get on with it.
A word of advice - of your serious about it, go to Gatwick and get a Class 1 before you start shelling out loads of cash. If you want some info just do a search. There's been quite a few posts recently.
Hope this helps and good luck
AF
[This message has been edited by Autofly (edited 29 April 2001).]