Never really thought about it in the early years. Loved watching aeroplanes, and built the models, though. Never thought I could be a pilot (it wasn't what I was studying) and didn't even know how to go about it.
Quit school with no idea what to do, and saw an advert for Air Traffic Controllers. Part of the advert said "we will train you to PPL". So I applied, became a controller (didn't even know what that was either) and got the PPL. Luckiest break ever - found out I loved all things aviation. Loved controlling, but always wanted to fly. Couldn't keep the PPL going though, as one hour's flying was a week's wages in those days.
Times have changed, the kids have flown the nest, and now I've got enough time and money to get back into the air - brilliant!
