When the 609 does go into service the pilots (no matter how many helicopter hours they have) will have a low level of experience at the controls of the 609 including flight time and simulator time. The same is true for the mechanics and electronic technicians. It is not that difficult (in my estimation) to convert from one helicopter to another but converting from a helicopter to a 609 may not be that easy as it is 95% fixed wing and 5% helicopter. This could cause some operational problems until the experience level increases to a higher level.
When I worked on the V-22 program the Marines that flew the V-22 were afraid of the fly by wire control system and as such they did not use the cyclic for forward flight in the helicopter mode. Instead, they tilted the engine Prop-Rotor three degrees forward. Having said that I ask you to return to the photo and look at the position of the engine Prop-Rotor.
