Thanks for the advice mate,
I've spent a lot of time contemplating my desire to do this for the past couple of years, and have long since come to the firm conclusion that this is what I want to do and am prepared to do whatever it takes to get there. I don't feel as though my motivation or any lack there of will create any problems for me because of this, as I know exactly what it is I want and how far I'm willing to push myself for that.
Having said this, you're right in that successful flight screening is for the naturally gifted. I seem to have adapted to the air quickly enough, but whether I meet this standard is another question. It is also one for which there is nothing I can do to prepare, so instead I prefer to concentrate on elements within my control
Good tip on the chair flying; I haven't yet done any so I'll have to try it out to find out!
Cheers
VS