The ffwd feature is a key aspect of the game.. the agi wouldn't percieve time the same way we do..
If i had more time i would gave figures out a way to highlight the time scale controls because they currently aren't very obvious.
The bad controls are kind of a feature also, but again, the game needs to explain this some how.. or allow you to gain better control as you progress. Another planned feature that was cut for time.
It's a Known issue that if you go to fast you can indeed fly out of the map :(