Wow, some GREAT posts gents, thank you.
Pilot DAR, you're caused some very creative juices to flow!
Since our aim is to simplify the job of flying as much as possible on such an odd beast, our focus will be on automating many things such as the transition from hover to forward flight and back again (a lot of algorithm writing ahead!)
One of the worst problems for the V22 as I understand it is the susceptability to vortex ring instability caused by descending too quickly - exactly the kind of thing which needs warnings / autonomous control.
Having done some reseach into the training being undertaken with pilots whereby the displays will 'fog out' all non essential information should an emergency event occur, I believe this is definitely a way forward in display design. Again, it will need careful thought and prioritising of dangers (is the engine fire or terrain going to get you first?)
One of the idea's we've gone for is to remove the rudder pedals, since it is a fly by wire aircraft and the 'monkey downstairs' can take care of co-ordinating turns. Any yaw required during hover mode can be actioned with a twisting motion on the joystick. Is this a step too far regarding conversion from other types perhaps?