Well, what can I say? You're encouraging replies have been an inspiration to me. I never thought I would start a 'burning topic' unless I really fouled up!!!!
I'm in the North Terminal at Gatwick having just finished my first week doing S.E.P.'s (Standard Emergency Procedures) which seems to have been a gentle start to the course.
To answer your various questions:
EGPFlyer : not sure if we've ever met or not but a pint sounds just dandy if I'm in Glasgow again.
The flying gunman : I was 29 nearly 30 when I started my PPL in late 1996. CPL/IR issued when nearly 32.
FlyingRower : I joined BG South Eastern as it was then in Katherine Street Croydon working on the 3rd floor in the Computer Room. The whole department moved to a purpose built site in Mitcham later that same year.
Tight Slot : Yes I did get the email, many thanks. I haven't had time to sit down and really read/ reply to it yet.
Many thanks to everyone else who has replied with such kind words. I am glad the posting has been encouraging to some of you. Keep up the hard work and best of luck to you all.
Still waiting to find out when and where the type rating course is going to be.
Regards
PP