Isell188, I'll be interested to see how it goes for you. I've got an additional 10 years of age, but otherwise I'm thinking about going the same route. In 6 years I can retire early, and at least in theory, I get a pension, health insurance, and can start raiding the 401K. So I'd like to be in position to start a second career having something to do with flying, maybe instructing.
Right now I'm started on the PPL, waiting for a special issuance on my medical, and if all goes well I'll have the various ratings you're going for in 5 years or so.
Good luck, and set a good example for some of us other older career changers.
