He did indeed train as a pilot, CPL with twin rating. Ended up as an Observer (!) for the Fisheries flying Do-228 and F-27. Mind you that was after 12 years in the T.A., 2/51 Highland. He was almost full-time with them!
It would have been 2005 he went to the reunion: very glad I persuaded him to go, he met up with a few people he hadn't seen for years.
PM me your name if you wish; I'm seeing him soon and always like to jog his memory regarding those times.