How does the pilot control the Skywalker?
Forward, reverse, neutral, right and left movements occur by displacing the propeller generated thrust using moveable vector airfoils attached beneath each exit duct. This arrangement eliminates complex linkage, swivel nozzles and articulating propeller drive systems. The airfoils are linked by electronic linear actuators, and controlled with an adjustable electrically operated multi-axis joystick. Motion direction is generated by independently moving the hand joystick located in the cockpit arm rests. Flight wing and canard aileron control systems manage the Pitch, Yaw and Roll. The canard wing features movable ailerons for Pitch control. The flight wing ailerons move independently controlling Yaw, (right and left) and the blending controls Roll. An adjustable electronic multi-axis operated joystick coordinates this fly-by-wire motion with precise action. Other controls, similar to automotive items will influence altitude change. As engine speed increases, it automatically accelerates
