Good luck to this plucky lady.
Like many, I am in favour of these adventurers. Why, because we would still be wandering around in animal skins if it were not for those who seek to extend their skills and knowledge.
If it were left to the administrators in the health and safety brigade we would be wrapped up in sterile cotton wool, bored and brainless. Unless there is challenge to exceed, how do we know how far we can go?
Individuals have the right to be responsible for themselves and for those who are involved with them.
Safety in this adventure is a matter of assessing the risk and if it is acceptable to the crew then 'go for it'.
The lack of safe drinking water for multitudes of people is an horrendous problem. Maybe the Bush administration could crack this by donating 10 minutes of war activity costs to providing clean water.
But whatever, this flight is not just about the mechanics of the B407, it's about doing something to show that there are characters who can focus on doing something demanding and difficult. They may well, afterwards, take up the challenge to provide help to those less fortunate than themselves
WHAT IS THEIR PROGRESS SO FAR?