Semper Fi 0 Posted December 5, 2001 Having #### of a time trying to fly chopper. How do you control speed? Either I'm stalling or going too darn fast. When I use W or E (forward) in connection with S,(slow) I still either slow too much or go 180 mph! Hover helps but I am just plain confused. One more item: How do you point the nose down so as to fire a FFAR at troops or BMP's? Thanks in advance for any advice that can be given me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles 0 Posted December 5, 2001 go get a joystick.... helps a lot to fly planes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longjocks 0 Posted December 5, 2001 There are 3 main control methods... joystick, mouse and keyboard (like everything else). Use the " * " key on the keypad to change the controls from mouse to keyboard if you're having troubles there. Ignoring the methods of control though... forward speed is controlled by tilting your nose down. Don't go too far or you'll dive into the ground. Pull the nose back to slow down. Use subtle movements. Try reading this article I wrote... <a href="http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There" target="_blank">http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There</a> are probably better articles than my humble little attempt but it might help you. It's basically a guide for beginners and casual players. And ignore my gramatical errors... I was too tired to proof it properly before submission. EDIT: Some links on helicopter antics... http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10105 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10104 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10154 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10080 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10081 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10038 You could say that this last thread goes off topic... just a little. (Edited by Longjocks at 6:58 pm on Dec. 5, 2001) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Semper Fi 0 Posted December 6, 2001 Quote: from Longjocks on 2:43 pm on Dec. 5, 2001There are 3 main control methods... joystick, mouse and keyboard (like everything else). Use the " * " key on the keypad to change the controls from mouse to keyboard if you're having troubles there. Ignoring the methods of control though... forward speed is controlled by tilting your nose down. Don't go too far or you'll dive into the ground. Pull the nose back to slow down. Use subtle movements. Try reading this article I wrote... <a href="http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There" target="_blank">http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There</a> are probably better articles than my humble little attempt but it might help you. It's basically a guide for beginners and casual players. And ignore my gramatical errors... I was too tired to proof it properly before submission. EDIT: Some links on helicopter antics... http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10105 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10104 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10154 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10080 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10081 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10038 You could say that this last thread goes off topic... just a little. (Edited by Longjocks at 6:58 pm on Dec. 5, 2001) Thank you very much Longjocks (great name) for the tips on how to drive choppers. And I will certainly read your article. I owe you one. By the way, noticed you live in Australia. Great country. I celebrated VJ Day in Sydney, August 15, 1945. Was there for over a month and enjoyed every minute. Even got down to Tasmania. I'm an old grunt from WWII who still enjoys fighting wars, on computers, that is! Semper Fi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Semper Fi 0 Posted December 6, 2001 Quote: from Longjocks on 2:43 pm on Dec. 5, 2001There are 3 main control methods... joystick, mouse and keyboard (like everything else). Use the " * " key on the keypad to change the controls from mouse to keyboard if you're having troubles there. Ignoring the methods of control though... forward speed is controlled by tilting your nose down. Don't go too far or you'll dive into the ground. Pull the nose back to slow down. Use subtle movements. Try reading this article I wrote... <a href="http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There" target="_blank">http://www.ofpmatch.com/view.php?id=49 There</a> are probably better articles than my humble little attempt but it might help you. It's basically a guide for beginners and casual players. And ignore my gramatical errors... I was too tired to proof it properly before submission. EDIT: Some links on helicopter antics... http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10105 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10104 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10154 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10080 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10081 http://www.flashpoint1985.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10038 You could say that this last thread goes off topic... just a little. (Edited by Longjocks at 6:58 pm on Dec. 5, 2001) Thank you very much Longjocks (great name) for the tips on how to drive choppers. And I will certainly read your article. I owe you one. By the way, noticed you live in Australia. Great country. I celebrated VJ Day in Sydney, August 15, 1945. Was there for over a month and enjoyed every minute. Even got down to Tasmania. I'm an old grunt from WWII who still enjoys fighting wars, on computers, that is! Semper Fi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
