I hardly think their age and financial position are relevant, except in that they've financed the trip themselves. As to stamina etc, both have flown round the world solo; isn't that enough to prove something? CFIT? You don't know; that's pure and uncalled for speculation.
As far as I can see the taxpayer isn't funding any of this, and in any event I'd rather my taxes went on rescuing them than the fortune that gets spent every year in rescuing idiots (many of them YOUNG!!!) who get lost in the Welsh mountains with no preparation or suitable gear...probably happens all over the world but I live here and know about it and see the imbeciles who start off up Snowdon in shorts or flimsy dresses and stiletto heels (Really!!!!!!!!)
They were prepared; they tried; they failed (for now). It's entirely up to them whether they do it again or not. Though for anyone who's counting, I hope they do.
