TC
Sorry I dont know the answer to some of your questions. Yes in principle the idea of having private pilots doing a para military job is not great but given a controlled set of circumstances and i mean controlled set I dont see the problem.
The main reason I have played Devils advocate is the so called professional people getting off their high horse, I am afraid you in particular, as you seem to have a chip on your shoulder about wealthy people. On the other hand SS I respect highly as he can keep it under control. Have passed on at SS's request / advice to JP