It seems to me that TCT's basic error was getting caught up in the big boy's
PR machine in return for a well supported, adventurous series of flights. And how many amongst us could honestly say that we would have been able to foresee the problems which would arise and have resisted such a tempting opportunity.
Having "sold her soul to the devil" as it were, her poor handling of the aftermath has actually shown her not to be a naturally devious person as so often portrayed on this thread. Perhaps an admission from her that this has been the case would be well received and understood. It would also be a very good warning to anybody, in any field, thinking of allying themselves with companies with large
PR budgets.