Using Secondary (Gunner/Passenger) position in helicopters

[theedarkhorse 10]

I managed to get into the gunner position of an apache at 10000 meters altitude (which was cool). I switched to Auto-Hover before i got in but the thing keeps falling down to around 100 meters or so altitude (while in gunner position). How do i keep it up there?

There aren't any direct tutorials for helicopter management

Cheers

Edited September 7, 2010 by theedarkhorse

[theedarkhorse 10]

managed to figure out in the editor i needed a pilot (a.i) and a forward air controller (me/player). I can get him to fly around but dont know how to raise altitude...

[Rough Knight 9]

I know it can be scripted using the command flyinheight.

ie.

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeight

In the editor you can do it manually like this:

In the editor you give your helicopter a name ie "chopper" then put this in the init field:

this flyinheight 80

* set player as gunner

* formation "flying"

this should set flying height to 80m above ground level assuming you are the gunner and the AI is the pilot.

All you need then is to find a way to change it in game. It could be done via radio triggers for example. ie

*create a trigger

*set areas to 0

* set to "repeating"

*set activation to radio alpha

* leave condition as is (this)

* description [text] 100 (as an example)

* set "on activation" to "chopper flyinheight 100" [misus the quotes.]

copy the trigger

change the radio activation to bravo

set the 100 height in activation to whatever you want. ie 200

change the trigger name and text to 200

play and have setable flyinheights via radio command.

repeat for as many heights as you want.

I am sure there are other ways...perhaps even easier....but I find that way you can access the flyinheights my pressing:

Backspace, 0, 0 then whatever number for the flying height you want: )

Thanks

Frosty

Edited September 9, 2010 by Rough Knight

[theedarkhorse 10]

Frosty. I cant check now but thankyou for your definitive reply. I'm a script newb but i will try.

I'll private message you when i do and let you know how it goes.

I'm surprised they dont allow you to do it in-game as an option

Thanks for the link

Edited September 9, 2010 by theedarkhorse

[Psycho78 10]

It's hard enough for the AI to fly choppers as it is, they can't be bothered with your height adjustments! ;)

[luap 10]

Hi theedarkhorse,

Not sure if this will help cause I don't know if your working on a map or just playing. Here is a cool addon that still rocks my game world :D

GDT Mod Helicopter Weapons by HeinBloed

Hope this helps or just adds more fun to your gaming.