usmc helo
Actually, after I wrote the reply to 21st Century I said to myself I better see if I can find that statement. I looked quick and couldn't but noticed there were a bunch of Nick's posts missing and I couldn't get his reference to some posts to work. Perhaps some of this is due to his hiring on with Bell..don't know. I recall he said (paraphrasing) "The 40kts/800fpm pertains to ALL helos." As far as the "abrupt/rapid control inputs" I 'think' I recall him saying the V-22's airframe isn't able to tolerate this type actuation whereas 'regular helos' are more forgiving due to their type rotor system and somewhat flexible airframes.
I'm hoping Nick is reading this and can comment again and, due to all the past grief that's come about on 'particulars' involving the V-22, I'm going to look through each V-22 post and will hopefully be able to get back with you today.