Not a pilot, but I've heard it's fun and unique, but scary as well. If engines fail during vertical take off, you pretty much crash straight down unlike a regular aircraft where you might be able to land softly, like water vrs aircraft carrier deck. read more
The V-22 Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft utilizing tiltrotor technology to combine the vertical performance of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. With its rotors in vertical position, it can take off, land and hover like a helicopter. read more
In my opinion, when retired military pilots leave and enter the aviation world, the endorsement of complex aircraft like the V-22 is highly desirable, not because it doesn't translate to the employer's existing aircraft fleet, but the complexity of the discipline (type rating: V-22) you have obtained. read more
As the Bell-Boeing V-22 PR manager during the early days of the flight test program, I can tell you that the answer is not simple because of the variables involved. For example, it is entirely conceivable that, if necessary, the flight may continue without undue risk to a safe alternative landing site. read more