Rotary 4th axis, Multi Axis, Toolpath you want?

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Hi all, I have this part pictured below that I want a nice Multi Axis surfacing toolpath for. At first I started with just 3 axis parallel surfacing tool path but didn't like how it treats the tapered portion near the flats. I could use flow to get something smoother but I am hoping for something like in the picture to where the tool is perpendicular to the surface. I got the result in the picture with rotary axis being set to Y and it makes Arcs over the whole part but has the correct Tool angle. If i set the rotary axis to X it just gives me straight lines and no rotation to keep tool engaged perpendicularly. If anybody has time and is willing to help I have a 6MB zip2go of it I can send you, or if you have a link to a video that would help explain that would be great too. I was trying to find what I want on YouTube but it was taking too much time and seeing as how my toolpath will work It's more of just a learning/preference thing.

[crazy^millman]

Look too a wiper flat or perfectly flat endmill for machining this on a 4th Axis on the flat sections. If you had a true 5 Axis the tool would work great on the taper section between both flat sections. Advantage is extremely decreased run time and superior surface finish when it is all said and done.

Here is what Sandvik has about it. Turn Milling Solid Carbide Endmill