RG56:
I would suggest go for it then; after all someone has to do the pointy end bit, why not you? But as Slow Biker says, you may really enjoy being a techy. I applied for pilot straight from school at 17; didn't get it, joined up as a techy in the meantime with the intention of applying again but found my forte as it were which I thoroughly enjoyed for 20 odd years. Learned to fly anyway and got my flying kicks that way. As an aside, the top aerobatic competition pilot in the RAF is an Avionics Chief Tech. You don't have to be a 'pro' to enjoy your flying, although getting paid for it helps...
