Except Stockton Rush was a self-confessed maverick rule-breaker who refused to have any form of oversight from anyone in any authority.
As far as I've seen, Hill are working closely with the CAA..?
A fair point re Rush but the French chap, who should have known much, much better, went along with him despite knowing the risks.
As for working with the CAA, you don't have a choice if you want a permit to fly aircraft - and Hill don't have one yet.