8 Ton Glider to Autorotating Helo in 12 Seconds

Published: April 24, 2015, 10:19 a.m.

b'The AW609 is an AgustaWestland (AW) twin engine tilt rotor aircraft that is being certified in the FAA powered lift category. Its lineage can be traced back through the V-22 Osprey to the XV-15 and the XV-3. The AW609 will be certificated in the FAA powered lift category. Paul Edwards, AW609 Test Pilot discusses the the flight testing challenges.'