Thanks for the replies again.
In response to the previous comments,
'cockney steve' - I never said that the business would be 'handed' to me, there would be payments made over a period of time to complete the final handover. With regards to the 'on call' heli pilot you described as having to put plans on hold and not drink etc.. I have been used to that having been a retained firefighter for 9 years on call 24/7 so that shouldn't be a problem. I don't think Scotland will become independent for a few years either?
'SASless' - Thanks for your comments, somebody with your experience, I'd be foolish not to heed some of your advice.
'feathering tickles' - Thanks for the positive comments, I know it's what I want to do so it's good to hear some enthusiasm from a heli pilot about being a heli pilot!
'GoodGrief' - I would be borrowing the money from my brother who wouldn't be wanting the money paying back until I had started earning as a pilot.
Thanks.