The side stick control takes surprisingly little getting used to.
Within a few minutes it seems entirely natural, though I did learn to fly in a Shadow microlight so I'm used to the side stick system.
The Shadow offers less preparation for the SR22's 180-knot cruising speed, and if you went flat out heading down past west London you'd be over France by the time you could get a word in to Farnborough, especially if
Aussie Andy is on frequency at the time!
The control loads are well balanced and the aircraft is very responsive. The trim is controlled by a 'coolie hat' switch on top of the side stick.
The neutral position is indeed canted over, as shown in your photo. The armrests in the doors are very well placed so everything falls naturally to hand.
Lovely machines.