How exactly do the V-22 Osprey's control surfaces work?

Each pilot has a cyclic control (positioned between the pilots' legs and flown using the right hand) and a "thrust control lever" (TCL) to their left, operated with the left hand. read more

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Transition and conversion procedures are simple, straightforward, and easy to accomplish. The amount and rate of nacelle tilt can be manually controlled by the pilot or can be performed automatically by the flight control system. The V-22 can perform a complete transition from helicopter mode to airplane mode in as little as 16 seconds. read more