Well its a bit of both really.
They still have to actually fly the aircraft.
If its the same couple who flew the 407 into the ground i wouldnt want to be along for the ride.
Not sure how you become a hero when you fly under cloud in flat light on featureless terrain and crash.
At least the otter crew had enough sense to be above the cloud.
There are plenty of guys out there doing stuff way more demanding than this and with less support that dont want the spotlight
Antarctica does attract attention seekers keen for their own slice of the "first" pie.
hey someone will buy the book and they'll be loved at places like Oshkosh