Keygrip - nearly had me confused there. LOL
Greedy as I am I want to do both: LEARN and PASS THE EXAMS, hence the Seven Thom Tomes etc. etc. AND the Confuser. I do agree with you entirely though: slowly, slowly catch your monkey - there is no shortcut.
Shall probably bite the bullet and go for a Transceiver. I really must get used to the idea that taking up flying leads in a straight line to penury, financial ruin and evemtually the local soup kitchen.