Thanks everyone for your response.
Greeb,
I learnt to fly in gliders and I'm a current glider pilot with ABC cert. I doubt I would have got the gig otherwise. I also have 50 odd hours towing in a PA25, I do appreciate the people you speak of though and I couldn't agree more.
Pithblot,
You are bang on, I'm in the process of stepping away from my secure desk job in pursuit of doing something I love! I'm aware it won't be easy but I hope to enjoy the journey.
Again, you have all reiterated that this is a golden opportunity, especially for a low hour pilot such as myself.
Thanks again