How to Use a Chopper in GTA Online
Board a chopper., Take off., Steer., Make sharp turns., Shoot weapons., Change camera views., Land.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Board a chopper.
Helicopters can be found on airports, hospitals, and building helipads all around the city.
Once you see one, approach it and press the triangle button on your controller to get in. -
Step 2: Take off.
To lift off from the ground, press and hold the R2 button on the top of the controller.
Keep pressing this button until you reach your desired altitude. , While in midair (and while still pressing the R2 button), use the left analog stick to go forward or backward, left or right, towards the direction where you want to go. , If you want to make a sudden left or right turn, press the L1 or R1 buttons respectively, and your chopper will make a sharp corner turn. , If the helicopter you’re flying has built-in weapons (such as military helicopters), you can shoot missiles or fire guns by pressing the X button. , While flying, you can switch from first, second, or third camera views by pressing the right analog stick. , Once you’ve arrived at your destination, press and hold the L2 button to slowly descend.
Use the left analog stick while the chopper is descending to help you steer to your desired landing spot. -
Step 3: Steer.
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Step 4: Make sharp turns.
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Step 5: Shoot weapons.
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Step 6: Change camera views.
Detailed Guide
Helicopters can be found on airports, hospitals, and building helipads all around the city.
Once you see one, approach it and press the triangle button on your controller to get in.
To lift off from the ground, press and hold the R2 button on the top of the controller.
Keep pressing this button until you reach your desired altitude. , While in midair (and while still pressing the R2 button), use the left analog stick to go forward or backward, left or right, towards the direction where you want to go. , If you want to make a sudden left or right turn, press the L1 or R1 buttons respectively, and your chopper will make a sharp corner turn. , If the helicopter you’re flying has built-in weapons (such as military helicopters), you can shoot missiles or fire guns by pressing the X button. , While flying, you can switch from first, second, or third camera views by pressing the right analog stick. , Once you’ve arrived at your destination, press and hold the L2 button to slowly descend.
Use the left analog stick while the chopper is descending to help you steer to your desired landing spot.
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