PC helicopter controls
Open the Controls menu before taking a pilot slot and review the helicopter bindings. In the cited creator tutorial’s demonstrated PC layout, Space increases lift, Shift reduces lift, and mouse movement controls the aircraft’s attitude. Rebind these inputs before a live match if that layout feels uncomfortable.
The base repair interaction shown on PC uses E. Pitch, roll, and yaw are separate controls even when several are mapped to mouse movement. Learn where each input is bound before starting the engine.
How to take off
Increase lift gradually while watching the height and attitude information on the HUD. Clear the ground, trees, poles, and nearby structures before pitching forward. A stable takeoff creates height first and forward speed second.
If the helicopter begins to bank or drift, return it toward level before adding more lift. Large inputs close to the ground make overcorrection more dangerous. Establish a stable hover before beginning the route.
Pitch, roll, and yaw
Pitch tilts the helicopter forward or backward and controls forward or reverse movement. Roll tilts it left or right, while yaw rotates the nose around the vertical axis. Use small inputs so you can identify which axis needs correction.
Practice each movement separately in a safe area. Pitch forward and return to level, then repeat with roll and yaw. Combine the movements only after the helicopter responds predictably.
Building forward speed
Pitch the nose forward while maintaining enough lift to prevent an uncontrolled descent. Watch the horizon and HUD rather than staring only at the destination. Level the aircraft before speed or descent becomes difficult to manage.
Transport and supply flights reward predictable movement more than aggressive low flying. Tell the squad where you plan to land and approach from a direction with space to abort. Avoid carrying passengers while still learning basic control.
How to land
Begin slowing down before reaching the landing zone. Reduce forward speed, bring the helicopter close to level, and lower lift gradually. Keep the landing area centered and avoid adding a late, sharp turn during descent.
Choose open ground with clearance from trees, wires, poles, slopes, and buildings. Check that the aircraft will have room to take off again. A blocked landing can leave the squad stranded even when the touchdown succeeds.
Repairing the helicopter
Return to the base area and land fully before starting a repair. On the demonstrated PC layout, the repair interaction uses E. Keep the helicopter settled until the interaction completes.
For an emergency landing, reduce forward speed and aim for open ground while control remains. Warn passengers before the descent. Keep a damaged aircraft away from crowded friendly positions.
Transport and supply flights
US helicopters are used for troop movement, fire support, and supply drops. A transport pilot should announce the landing zone, give passengers time to board, and avoid approaching directly over concentrated enemy fire. Logistics flights work best when the receiving squad knows where the supplies will arrive.
Before taking a pilot slot
Finish the helicopter tutorial, review every binding, and practice takeoff, hovering, turns, and landing before joining a live helicopter unit. Losing the aircraft affects the passengers and team, not only the pilot. Start with slow logistics flights before attempting fast approaches under fire.