Oh you are a tease, Jacko! Let's just say that these flights give credibility to influence. And if you think that an "elderly ex-Harrier pilot" can't cut the mustard you really do need to get out and meet more people! Elderly indeed; you wait!
Anyway, the flying time would have been productive in the pre-production data gathering program. I'll bet there are many times when the ac flies with the second seat empty. So this one was probably
more productive than normal. You're just jealous, like me!