Olster,
I could not agree more. I am thoroughly cheesed off with 'celebrityism' and the look at me brigade. If CV really cared about the cadets she would have offered the ride (organised a competition or whatever) in the Typhoon to one of them - assuming the individual met the relevant criteria - height, weight, permission from parents and any medical / safety issues there may be. If this was not possible then she should have politely declined yet more limelight. Given her obvious wealth and influence perhaps she could do something a little more productive and address some of the issues you raise in your comments. Maybe I am overly cynical but I find the current trend of 'look at me' female pilots an utter embarrassment and in no way good for women in aviation.