Aarg! Helicopter flying

[Bon3z]

Is there a player's manual somewhere?

I don't seem to know what the controls mean.

I immediately crash every time I try to pilot the thing.

[Zantheus]

just manually set the controls to your liking....it's fairly easy if you the setup is to your liking....you can try a YouTube video

[Jenan]

Default controls...

W - Altitude up
S - Altitude down
A - Rotate left
D - Rotate right
Mouse forward - Pitch forward (move forward)
Mouse back - Pitch back (move backwards)
Mouse left - Roll left (Strafe left from stationary or to increase turning speed while moving/turning)
Mouse right - Roll right (Strafe right from stationary or to increase turning speed while moving/turning)

[AmazingRedd]

i learned from the bf2/2142 days that flying with a keyboard is far more difficult. i mean u can fly but not at perfection. i would suggest to buy a joystick for it.

[Zantheus]

LOL my beautiful Saitek X52 is put away and I jumped into the chopper just a moment ago and forgot that I didnt remap my keys....lets just say I got like 30 ft up and that was the end of it

[Caddys83]

Last time I used my Saitek X52 was in the Beta and it was no better then using the keyboard. The Throttle was worthless and the joystick took amout of lean just to make a turn. I havent tried it yet on the complete game. I haven't flown the heli yet on the complete version of this game but is it better or does it still take about of time to just make a turn.

[Powder]

Saitek X52 BFBC2

Please post if you find a solution to the problem. In the meantime I am using a Logitech Gamepad for the Chopper......

[Zantheus]

Please post if you find a solution to the problem. In the meantime I am using a Logitech Gamepad for the Chopper......

you should post an introduction Introduce Yourself to our Community - Cain's Lair Forums

[Duke{CLR}]

Please post if you find a solution to the problem. In the meantime I am using a Logitech Gamepad for the Chopper......

Welcome!

[Aessassen]

Helicopter tips:

[BF:BC2] Helicopter Guide - Modern Warfare 24/7 Forums

(yeah I know, mw2 forums, boo, but great tips)

[Caddys83]

Helicopter tips:

[BF:BC2] Helicopter Guide - Modern Warfare 24/7 Forums

(yeah I know, mw2 forums, boo, but great tips)

Whoa thats alot of reading.... Cliff notes lol



Here is what I found out... I went into a empty server that have heli and practice (The desert map is good)... I think I got it down with my Saitek X52 joystick but I need more time... Anyway here is the mouse and keyboard for anyone that needs it.


I use my A W D S (A =left, D = right, W = up, S =down) They main key is your mouse control... When you jump in the pilot seat, Press W but what ever you do, "Don't touch the mouse! Once the heli levels out, Now slowly and I mean "SLOWLY" pull the mouse back and you pitch forward (Your heli nose will go up). Push the mouse slowly foward and you pitch downward (heli nose will go down) Try not to use the mouse left and right other wise you lose total control untill you get the hang of it. Moving the mouse left or right will cause you heli to roll to the left or right.

Now to move the heli forward, Push the mouse SLOWLY forward and once you start to pitch down, Press W to get you movement started and adjust as needed.

Once you get the hang of things, you can start to use your mouse left and right movement for the left and right body roll.

Good luck everyone

[Zantheus]

Here is a fix for the X52 and other sticks

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/b...load-here.html

[Infamous]

ive bought two of those damn things, and they went to crap after a month each time!! it sucks because i know others who have had their last forever, plus, its an awesome stick.

LOL my beautiful Saitek X52 is put away and I jumped into the chopper just a moment ago and forgot that I didnt remap my keys....lets just say I got like 30 ft up and that was the end of it

[Zantheus]

yea mine has been good to me and has taken a beating with FSX and Arma

[Infamous]

i guess if i treated them like crap, i wouldnt care, but i baby'd those damn things. Its kind of hard to even find it anymore. They seem to have a "pro" version now, all that seems different is the colors, and maybe an extra button.