Thanks for your reply. Fortunately I have an incredibly supportive family and I want this more than anything and they know what's required as we have been over and over it. It's not a sudden decision in truth. I failed to get into the RAF after uni and couldn't afford to fund myself for commercial flying. When thinking about what career would suit I've always tried to think what else could I do? I've always known what I really want to do. It's taken a long time to just say 'sod it' I'm going to make this happen but I'm here now and set to do just that. Thanks again for your input.
Nigel