169th Wolverine 0 Posted January 4, 2002 Anyone know why you can get more height in the helicopters using the joystick rather than the keyboard? Its really a cumbersome switching between keyboard and joystick in the middle of the game. Gives the other guys twice the advantage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynablue 1 Posted January 4, 2002 I haven't been able to get my Helo above 150 ft (m?) using my joystick. I'm constantly outdone by MI-24's way above me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thehamster 0 Posted January 4, 2002 The keyboard works just fine for heli flying shame it is usless for the planes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zovirl 0 Posted January 6, 2002 It is because you get a different flight model if you use a joystick. Here is a breakdown: Keyboard & Mouse: You get a very simple, arcade flight model in planes & helicopters. Joystick (no throttle): You get a better flight model for planes & helicopters. You can do loops and rolls in planes. Choppers are still height-limited. Joystick w/ throttle: You get a fairly decent flight model (still not sim quality, but passable). Choppers are no longer height-limited, but landing take a LOT of skill and a little luck. I don't find switching controls to be difficult in the middle of the game, since there is a slight pause as you board the plane/chopper anyway (gives you time to move your hands). Using a throttle has mixed benefits. On one hand, you do get extra height, on the other hand you have to be really good to be able to land as well as the guys using no throttle... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heyvern69 22 Posted January 7, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (zovirl @ Jan. 06 2002,18:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Using a throttle has mixed benefits. Â On one hand, you do get extra height, on the other hand you have to be really good to be able to land as well as the guys using no throttle...<span id='postcolor'> I have a throttle and I'm finding it MUCH harder to control the helo with a throttle than with the keyboard. Many people with Thrustmaster or CH Throttles (this includes a LOT of hard core flight sim fans) are saying that the throttle is OVERLY sensitive, myself included. So in spite of the fact that I own a $110 dollar throttle, I most often use the keyboard for throttle control. SAD, but unless the throttle control gets fine tuned by BIS, using the keyboard is often far better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
