Aviation experience is pricey and there's lots of accepted legit ways to do it at lower cost (FI for example), but decent theoretical knowledge is cheap in comparison, so not much reason to skimp.

When it comes to the books, get the right ones. IMHO Jeremy Pratt for learning, Thom for reference. Confuser only once you think you want to try the exams, just to make sure you are ready.

Cloud 69 - the CAP 413 is on the CAA Web site at this URL.

Happy reading / printing!

Circuit Basher

Thanks for that :D