What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

[WSR]

I see guys flying helicopters in circles while keeping the front of the copter pointing at a stationary object. How do you do this? I presume I need to configure my joystick differently. Thanks!

[Radar-C}{G-]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

I would like to know this as well... I have a heck of a time hitting anything. I am new to flying in BF2, but would consider myself a vet in BFV and BF42... I just can't seem to get the hang of the physics. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[cook2s]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

It took me a while to figure out how to do it. Once you figure it out, it's not that hard. On a side note, I fly helicopters with the keyboard and mouse, so I can't say how to do it with a joystick.

The way I do it is tilt the chopper to the right so you start to strafe right then then hold the left rudder down and play with the throttle to help determine how large of a circle you want to do.

(this performs a counterclockwise circle around whatever you want)

hopefully this helps. Can be a little difficult to explain

[imported_TheDragon]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

mouse and KB

I do it all the time

[Sub_zer0]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

I fly all meh stuff with moose and keyboard the maps ar too small its not a flight sim and it jsut doesnt work you get better responses with mouses.

[Venomous]

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Are you talking about a tornado Spins? well I think you change your sensitvity and such. But no 1 uses a joystick for a helicopter thats just plain hard and stupid....(for me. i use my joystick for jet) Just put in about 100 hours of helicopter time in and you will be good. I have a 120....

[imported_bigpappa]

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joystick, i do it all day long

[WSR]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

Okay, I will try the mouse and KB. Should I use the default setting then?

[imported_TheDragon]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

after you learn a bit
change all settings to highest

[Major Culo]

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So you guys play infantry then press e and push your kb and mouse aside and bring the j stik to the middle? That must be a cluttered mess.

[Gun slinger]

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I use a stick for the helo, everyone told me m/kb was easier but after using the stick I cant get used to the m/kb setup

and I got a HUUUUUGE comp desk, I dont have to move anything as I am right handed the j/s sits just to the right of my kb, it feels more comfortable that way

[Shagrath]

Re: What's the best joystick configuration for a Helicopter?

I just put my joystick on my lap, dont have to move anything then. Plus the stick would be right in front of my monitor so i couldnt see anything!