Battlefield 6 Helicopter Controls Guide | Rule the Skies
A lot of people have this experience where, after picking a helicopter in Battlefield 6, they crash a few moments after taking off. This can happen for lots of reasons—from bad settings to not knowing the right controls and flying tricks. Today in this Battlefield 6 Helicopter Controls Guide, I'm gonna go over the tips and mechanics of flying a helicopter so that after a few hours of test flights, you can fly like a pro.
Important settings before flying a helicopter in Battlefield 6
The first thing I'm covering in this Battlefield 6 Helicopter Controls Guide is settings, because even if you have the best techniques, you can't perform well without the right settings.
- Turn on Soldier Visibility Filter since it helps you see soldiers on the ground better.
- Set View Distance in Air to 1000 so you can see enemy vehicles from far away.
- Set Mesh Quality to at least Medium, otherwise a mountain or building will suddenly pop up in front of you.
- Third-Person Field of View should definitely be maxed out for better awareness around you.
- If you're a beginner, turn off Helicopter Control Assists. This option makes flying easier for you but massively reduces your maneuverability.
- Invert Vertical Flight is totally personal preference—see which setting feels better for you.
Button changes
The default Exit Vehicle button might get pressed by accident while flying, so it's better to remap it. I also suggest putting Free Look on your mouse buttons. Setting Countermeasures to X is better too.
Basic controls in this Helicopter guide
You have three main controls:
- Thrust, which is the lift force, controlled with W/S.
- Yaw, which is turning left and right. Keep in mind this control is very sensitive.
- Pitch/Roll, which you control with mouse movement to go back, left, and right.
Note: Mouse sensitivity can somewhat affect Yaw.
Note: I suggest practicing helicopter flying in a Portal server before jumping into a real match.
How altitude, speed, and momentum work
To explain how altitude works in the game, here's an example: when an enemy has locked onto your helicopter and you don't have Flares, your only option is to drop altitude fast. Doing this with the S key is super slow, and the fastest way to dodge is to flip the helicopter upside down.
Speed is everything for you, and to reach max speed, you gotta lower the helicopter's nose so your speed shoots up fast.
But what's momentum? Whichever direction you move your mouse, the helicopter follows that direction—that's momentum. Just remember that to stop, you gotta reverse the nose to cancel the force.
Never stay still in the sky
The biggest tip you gotta follow is not staying in one spot. Because if you do, an Engineer with an RPG will easily target you. The best thing to do is Strafe—circling around the target—while aiming and hitting your target.
Note: Avoid moving in a circle or fixed, repeating patterns since your next position becomes predictable.
What Loadout should we pick to start?
Now that you're familiar with the controls and settings in this Battlefield 6 Helicopter Controls Guide, let me introduce the best Loadouts you should use early on.
| Slot | Suggestion | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Primary weapon | Grenade Launcher | Very useful for beginners, deals heavy explosion damage |
| Pro weapon | Heavy Rotary MG | Has more range but needs high accuracy to perform well |
| Missile | Unguided Rockets | Deals damage over a wide area |
| Gadget | Smoke or Motion Sensor | Totally personal preference |
| Upgrade | Emergency Stabilizer | Most useful for survival |
Important Loadout tips to follow
- With the Grenade Launcher, you can destroy vehicles and even a tank.
- I don't recommend the Minigun because of its short range.
- With Emergency Stabilizer, you can reduce the effects of Mobility Hit and prevent losing control and crashing.
Note: These settings are written based on the Scout Helicopter, which is the same "Little Bird".
The most important things you should do
At the end of this Battlefield 6 Helicopter Controls Guide, I suggest you turn off Assists and definitely practice in Portal before jumping into a match. By following these tips and the stuff I mentioned above, you can easily escape enemy locks on your helicopter or get into direct fights with enemy helicopters.
Definitely share your experiences in the comments, and for more game guides, check out the Battlefield 6 Guide page and read its articles.
