Cheers Stephen, I almost forgot you could, as I've only ever pitched it as one on one occasion. 
I've owned several solo tents, and this genuinely is one of the easiest to pitch taut (only the scarp was easier). I managed to do this from the very first pitch, never felt it was ever going to rip, and have had very little flap, especially for a tunnel tent. In fact, far less than my laser comp and akto.