Dunno?
Dont't know about you and when you went to Biggin, but when I went, 5 O' levels or O' grades were minimum - maths and English essential. Highers were even better.
I don't think having a tutor dodge up paintings was an acceptable qual.
AAC worked to a different set of qualifications - the recruitment Sergeant I spoke to maintained that if I joined as a grunt in three years I could be a helo pilot. For some peculiar reason, I believed him not............
Yes, I truly enjoyed the flying, it was hard work to get there. I also am absolutely indebted to the Engineers who helped me along the way - truly a fascinating vocation and that's what I still do.
I remain current and indeed was trundling around Khao Yai with Fon on Friday which was nice. Lovely scenery from 3000 feet. (Make like not bump into mountains during rain showers).
Anyway, I pay my taxes in full and am thus entitled to an opinion - it is a democracy isn't it? Is it?.