Yes, you should be afraid - and yes, she does bite! Being Useful In The AirĪlthough air strikes and strafing machine gun fire are critical to winning a map, keep in mind that air vehicles aren't just for attacking. But most importantly for any helicopter, go gently on the W, A, S, D keys when first piloting, as it's incredibly easy to tilt over too far and too quickly, then end up crashing. Playing them is the best way to figure out the differences. There are a few different types of helicopters for attacking, transport, and scouting, and they all handle a little differently.
This is critical to turning around and landing! There's one important exception: the G key is to stabilize the helicopter to hover in place. While you are in the air, the standard ground movement keys tilt you in different cardinal directions. It's easy to crash into the tops of tents or other obstacles immediately after take off. Make sure you have enough lift to clear anything nearby, as there's a slight dip when you first start moving forward. To get flying, press and hold Space until the white Gain meter reaches the top of the gauge, then tap W to move forward. Zoom in on gunner or pilot positions while firing missiles. Toggles passenger/crew list and shows the state of all objectives. But keep reading for more in-depth advice that will keep you off the ground unless you really want to be there. If all you want is a cheat sheet, the table below breaks down all the controls and what they do. Many new pilots in Vietnam don't even survive the stressful take-off process! When you have no idea what button does what, it's a common problem.
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How to Fly a Helicopter in Rising Storm 2 Helicopter Movement Basics
Looking for tips on how to stay alive on the ground instead? We've got you covered with our beginner's guide to surviving in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.
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So that's where we come in, sharing our knowledge through a whole lot of trial and error (and crashing explosions). Don't let that same thing happen to you! Unfortunately the tutorials for air combat aren't quite cooked up and ready for serving just yet.