Todger, you have the bones of it, right questions too late.
FJ2ME has the outline. He didn't mention that a necessary part of flying training is after hours work, social bonding with course mates, and spare social dosh spent on dining in nights, guest nights with the missus plus dress, hair do, and baby sitter.
She is married to you but you to a vocation.
When boss says Fly, the only questions are where and how long. You soon learn to have a go-bag packed.