Life of a SQUAD Pilot

Taking a look at what beeing a pilot in SQUAD entails
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[@indyjons321]

As a helicopter pilot, Squad helis are harder to fly than they are IRL.

[@The_Jabiru]

100%

[@imadrifter]

Cap

[@imadrifter]

@@lukecl. yes. 100%

[@themagicminstrels476]

@@lukecl. I know it’s a joke but there’s literally NO FUCKING WAY it’s easier to fly a real life helicopter than a video game helicopter.

[@auqanova]

@@themagicminstrels476 well in real life you can look left and right, and the controls respond the correct way too. You also have various autopilot modes to help, and can actually feel which way you're accelerating. I don't actually have helicopter experience irl, but even in dcs it's easier to pilot helis. This isn't because it's easy to fly a dcs heli, it's because the flight modeling in squad is very poor.

[@Aphichat.]

I wish one day, they will add close range mic speak. It would be awsome to talk with your enemy.

[@dantealighieri5547]

* Ride of the Valkyries intensifies *

[@Galm02]

Proximity voice chat does sound pretty cool

[@matthewmiller3208]

It sounds cool but friendlies would probably give out HAB locations to enemies...

[@xXMc1ovinXx]

@@matthewmiller3208 prox chat works pretty good in say insurgency sandstorm. Hell thats the risk when close to the enemy lol they hear u

[@ryan0150]

@@xXMc1ovinXx yeah but normally you cant understand each other

[@DeRambler]

So... this blew up in the past 2 weeks... glad you guys seem to like it. Also thx for the tips with key binding supplies and for the camera. NO PROMISES... but ill try and post a new SQUAD video in the next month or so.

[@bommeryeet4982]

Nice

[@TK-7193]

also your missing a distinct amount of fortunate song during your flights

[@dantealighieri5547]

5:47 Out of my 700 or so hours of piloting the best thing I've been through was those impossible Rambo-style missions of saving my helicopter, concluding with escaping under heavy fire.

[@triparadox.c]

Well, to be fair, helicopters in Squad is essentially flying light tank.

[@arcturus9276]

Yeah that shit is badass

[@david-468]

@@triparadox.c light tank against rockets maybe but not the ground it’s like you’re flying a 20$ Chinese drone, you just explode if you’re a little too fast

[@bizkurt99]

You can add shortcut to dropping & loading supplies in your keyboard. They generally add it to 1 and 2. Look in Settings --> Keyboard Shortcuts --> Helicopter.

[@BasedMilitarist6624]

Oh man. İ just learned this. Thank you for this

[@bizkurt99]

@@BasedMilitarist6624 np ✌🏻

[@dennisz1252]

I did not know this, I will immediately apply my shortcut keys next time I play Squad. Thank you.

[@bizkurt99]

@@dennisz1252 np 😄

[@JD-sb4ss]

I’ve got loading ammo and construction as 1 and 2, and unloading ammo and construction as Q and Z

[@evanthompson6]

Great work dude, was actually super interesting to learn more about what goes into being a pilot. Always wonder what it's like when I'm getting rides and seeing pilots drop off supplies and stuff with such expertise.

[@slandshark]

So I have about 300 hours in squad and have never done the pilot role. A couple days ago I decided I would finally learn how to pilot (I love flight sims, I play DCS World a lot, for example). I booted up training mode and have been flying and crashing over and over, getting a little better each time. Hopefully soon I'll be confident enough to try out piloting in an actual match.

[@bruceketta856]

Me too

[@PopeMcGrope]

“Now I’m ready for in game flight “ 😂😂😂

[@gatorscoops3861]

i remember one time i was landing on that airfield map and this random enemy just came around the corner full speed. i never screamed so loud in my life

[@hpghost8866]

Mastering the J hook is the next step for you. It makes landings go substantially faster an allows for you to be called the sexiest man alive more often. If you need help doing a J hook hit me up. I fly on Tactical Trigonometry all the time. Great flying just enjoy the process of getting better. P.S. The feeling you get the first time you successfully fly a squad from main to a point is the best feeling in the world.

[@BailableBody]

It’s even better if you can do a hot drop within 100ms of the point and manage to get out as well 👌🏻. I’ve only managed it twice but you’ll feel like an absolute god at the game if you can pull it off

[@smudent2010]

It's so unrealistic though, I'd rather play a sim game like a sim

[@MrTeddy12397]

@@smudent2010 bruh real pro pilots do that shit regularly

[@themanwithallthewrongopini3551]

@@MrTeddy12397 Not really, remember that there’s people and supplies that are not strapped down. Either way, it’s cool as hell and I will continue doing it because it’s badass

[@dammitdan83]

@@themanwithallthewrongopini3551 centrifugal force tends to keep things in place pretty well afaik… although perhaps not the extent that I see in some SQUAD games.

[@AdriannYu]

I once got shot at by small arms while being inside the helicopter, I bled out before I could land and heal. The only way to do it is if the bullet enters through one of the side openings, thing is I was at least 60-80 alt and 120 speed.

[@Galm02]

120 what exactly? And damn what a shot

[@Galm02]

@@AdriannYu man, that makes the shot even more insane, I bet that guy must’ve been hyped af

[@michaelwatkins8710]

pilots can't take damage through the open doors, they're invincible to small arms. They even talk about how annoying it is that small arms not being able to kill pilots in the vid.

[@michaelwatkins8710]

@@AdriannYu YOu cannot take damage as a pilot in the helo from small arms, not through the windows, not through the open doors, you simply cannot take damage from small arms as a pilot. Try it next time you land, ask a friendly to shoot you through the open doors, you are invincible.

[@michaelwatkins8710]

@@AdriannYu it hasn't been possible since I got the game over a year and a half ago, you might have been hit by a 50cal or smth idk if those pen but infantry arms do not and have never been able to kill pilots in squad. Infantry in the back can be killed but the pilot is invincible.

[@spencerjones2597]

Virgin fortunate son mic spammer vs chad Ride of The Valkyries mic spammer.

[@SERGEANTDlCK]

as a DCS veteran heli player, Squad helis are unbelievably difficult to fly

[@wyattthompson4411]

Part of your problem with landings is when your going down fast you increase collective all the way. Just increase it below 45% (aka hover) then you will keep going down just smoother.

[@BailableBody]

That’s an easy way to get rpg’d. your better off going for a landing that’s got some cover like trees or hills. the best thing to do is a “J hook/turn”. Once you get the hang of them it’s a better maneuver to get in, unload, and get out quick. Can be done in around 30secs if you got 2 gunners helping load/unload

[@david-468]

@@BailableBody yeah and if it’s a proper j hook, you have to raise that collective back up to 100 or a big boom will occur

[@BailableBody]

@@david-468 that’s happened to me way to many times lmao

[@petercollin6056]

Just a quick tip for all helo pilots in the game. When flying into a combat area of the map, stick as close to the ground as you can (literally just above the trees). It's much harder for people to shoot at you and hit you with missiles.

[@WeenoTM]

"In summary being a Squad pilot is comprised of OH GOD OH FUCK OH GOD OH FUCK OH GOD OH FUCK OH GOD OH FUCK "

[@latzulatzu5521]

I really liked flying the helis in rising storm vietnam and this video made me go buy and try them out in squad! Thanks for making this video!

[@CaiC]

subbed, I'm glad to see a fellow patrician with interests like squad and critical role

[@silverzinc3816]

Facts, exactly how I started. In-game. totally different. Communication is KEY

[@lordlurk7968]

It's too bad the new flight model made flying way more painful than it should be. While it wasn't perfect before, at least it was closer to how a helicopter actually responded to flight, where with the new flight model it's just...slippery to say the least.

[@TomatoWithARifle]

i havent played it a bit, how recently did it change?

[@lordlurk7968]

​@@TomatoWithARifle The 2.0 update.

[@TheBirdManHQSubing]

Flying used to be so much better. Now it's like ice skating

[@2ndArmoredReanactor]

Hey bro loved the Video! Just an FYI, at 1:24 you were not shot out of the sky. You flew over at the enemy's main base, and hit the main base invisible protection wall which in return took out your blades.

[@nixmilt3040]

Everyone is so nice to you, I get screamed at if I’m not landing fast enough

[@TUROCK320]

HEY it's nice to see av chill pilot like you.

[@krane-44]

1:20 You flew over enemy mainbase... it will break ur heli

[@DanielTuutafaiva]

Tips for Promising graduate of the Helicopter School of Squad 1. Land gracefully and slow than hard and fast It’s very tempting after watching many compilations and videos to try and jhook onto helipads and specific points. Don’t. Always Land safe. You gotta remember helicopters are the fastest vehicles in squad it doesn’t hurt to take an extra 30 seconds to land. Leave the Jhooks to the pros . 2. Read maps. Learn to anticipate. No point supplying up HABS that are about to be lost/ irrelevant. Vehicle marks also fall into this tip. Don’t land on your LZ if there is an enemy tank marked a couple 100m away from it. Even if it’s old. In last resort moments when you may need to land or resupply hot points. Ask for ground forces to move in around and help. Suppress anything that may want to shoot your down. Also doing a fly over low and fast too double check. 3.tag along with more experienced pilots. Offer to fly with them see how they make decisions why they do things a certain way also lend a helping hand in unloading. They won’t kick you out if you do 😂 4. When given an LZ to land by a different squad do not be pressed to land completely where they say You are the pilot trust your judgment the squad lead may nag. But they are nothing about how you have to exit or anything about you after you dropped them. Been killed so many times by SLs demanding being dropped directly on their point then getting ripped up after I’ve dropped them. 5.Helicopters do not provide CAS they are transport or supply runners not the above. 6.familiarise yourself with the different handlings of different helicopters. Eg The Russian hinds are the best all rounder. Id recommend learning to land in these The Chinese helicopters are on the more heavy side While the American Huey for the marine core is probably the most reactive and agile chopper in the game. All of these have their own little adjustments and tweaks good pilots can adapt too. 7.Refer to your time back as a infantry soldier. Maps like Talil are perfect for this example. Remember yourself running around talil and your squad leader put a tow ontop of the hanger. Yeh well know as a pilot previously being infantry you should expect to have some tow resistance why because it’s what you would do if you where trying to shoot you down.

[@Ciegel112]

Took me a month of flying before I could do a dirty j hook and land like butter. After two months, muscle memory serves its purpose.

[@urmom-zh3bb]

Damn u make good vids u deserve more subs

[@greatheathen]

Bro, I laughed so hard at the training. Good and bad memories for me. Soooo many crashes.

[@richbattaglia5350]

Supply chain and troop transport. You get it. Soldiers talk tactics, generals talk logistics.

[@prodigy3965]

How do you not have over 1,000 subscribers by now??

[@Flu_1902FFC]

DUDE this a great video!!!!1

[@RamboMims]

Awesome! You give me hope.

[@GroovinMWC]

Work on learning how to j hook land. You can get the bird down quickly and you'll be a boss moving squads around once you get confident doing j landings. It's one of my favorite things to do playing squad once I've pounded the ground on foot for a few rounds. Great vid by the way.

[@slyderace]

One tip I'll give you that you should change is DON'T use your landing cam so much. You can't see around your helo and see trees around. Assign a free look button on your mouse so you can look around as you lower to the ground. Other than that, you seem like a decent pilot :)

[@johnm3845]

I tell every pilot to NEVER use their landing camera, unless it's for a quick flick on and off for a moment. Learning to land is muscle memory and remember what you saw before your approach and picturing where you are, based on what you saw before you came to a hover. My best advice is to learn, up high, to whip your heli around and come to an instant hover in mid air, then learn to do it right above the ground.

[@MyAngelReimu]

@@johnm3845 yeah i learned to never use the landing cam since it disorients me on my pitch

[@BailableBody]

Ahh yes the joys of being a squad pilot 😂. One of the most thankless jobs, but if you crash that bird, good luck lol. The whole team will turn on you so fast. Just a lil tip for anyone who’s new to piloting but the best way to land is to do a “J hook/turn”. Basically approach from one direction, pitch the nose a bit up and too the side while lowering the power. Turn 180 degrees. This will reduce your speed to almost hovering allowing you to either fully land or just hover, drop supplies and leave. Always try to look for a spot that’s surrounded by cover or has a lower profile then the surrounding terrain. God speed and I’ll see y’all on the front!

[@SuperWeirdfish]

I admit it's one of the quickest and most badass ways but it's not as easy as hivering methods unfortunately :'D

[@brunogamesbr1]

such a contrast from arma 3, i flew the transport heli sometimes when there was no other pilots on public zeus, only knowing how to fly, how to hover and how to barely land, crashed a lot, when trying to stop i got high a lot of times and got the whole team blown up multiple times, yet they all thanked me a lot, felt pretty good

[@grey.7828]

Bro you can bind unloading and reloading if supplies! Highly recommend

[@almightywarrior3979]

"life of a squad pilot" *skips the intro as i usually do* "hope we don't get hit" *gets hit instantly* i agree

[@BenjaGamerChannel]

this is pretty cool!

[@9895_]

'How boring it would be to fly routes and transport troops' thats the sole reason I want Squad. The singular reason.

[@lemon2275]

The common use of the landing camera scares me

[@ObiWeebKenobi]

"Getting shot out of the sky" *You have entered enemy protection zone*

[@handonthegat2989]

great video

[@phantomsloyer]

"We got shot up a bit, *just a tiny bit.* " literally on fire and there's a huge hole in the fuselage of the helicopter

[@OnlyKlamath]

The Landing and crashing scenes reminded me of my kid days in gta😂

[@AdaptWolf]

Solid vid, I’ve gotta learn to fly now hahaha

[@SCP--106]

Honestly it amazes how good some people are in heli’s in this game ngl

[@johndoe5432]

The real fun in flying a helo is blasting synthwave over VOIP.

[@jamesshepard7544]

I cannot complete the flight course for the life of me. You staying alive for 14minutes is inpressive.

[@michaelmcnulty8785]

Just got the game today. I really love being the pilot on games to keep things moving. Holy hell, it is so hard.

[@flixelgato1288]

Honestly being a helicopter pilot seems like one of the most interesting and rewarding roles to play, assuming you’re a decent pilot ofc.

[@blackbirdredwing8182]

finally got my main rig, then I got my flight sim, but now I also got a roommate who doesnt like talking, so from the sounds of it squad is, in an ideal situation, a team, communication based game, along with arma 3 and other mil sims

[@luman224]

The pilot we need but don't deserve

[@MasterYota1]

Squad is on sale on steam for 33 bucks till July 7th. Steam is having their summer sale on tons of games. ;)

[@captainjirk9564]

Fortunate Son just makes flying a helicopter 110% more fun

[@lightly_salted_iro]

I have been piloting this whole time, without the use of that under carriage camera. Because I didn't know it existed till this vid

[@KRODELUM]

certainly gives me a new reason to buy squad.. I just wanna fly

[@constable117]

Squad helicopter pilot tries to do an ego maneuver than crashes and dies, that’s the squad helo experience

[@huemungy3212]

That compilation of your crashes on the test range brought back learning heli PTSD. Also unless I missed it in the video somewhere, please for the love of God just learn to J hook.

[@johnfalkenrath6485]

The craziest thing to me is seeing you actually using the gimbal cam. Don't think I have ever used it to land.

[@onerxowns2202]

You are master pilot by many standards

[@VynalDerp]

flying in squad would be great. if half of the keybinds for flight were rebindable.

[@mazarinivmikeoxlong-dedica969]

Good vid.

[@brambiemans184]

Nice vid . Tons of laughs haha

[@autocannon9767]

Very fun when you drop inf on a hot area and you get blasted by a BMP and then see them spawn back at base again

[@yearoldThatsnot]

Best way to try and start flying helicopters in squads is light soft movements

[@patrioticsammy6454]

YAY! im ur 400th sub

[@ahmedzakaria2731]

✨CLEAN LANDING ✨

[@lachlannossiter2842]

1:21 "get shot out of the sky" no, you flew into their base. idk what you expected.

[@jaanwilson7832]

heli pilots or underrated and they can definity change the tide of the game with a few drops of troops and supplies

[@jonathanasdell9310]

Thanks pilots for putting up with our shenanigans and ridiculous LZ requests

[@noyarac151]

youtube algorithm show you up !

[@Captain_Yogurt]

“Get shot out of the sky” shows footage of crashing into the enemy teams main base protection lol

[@titan_o7]

I think that little birds would be amazing in this game

[@DeRambler]

There was a little bird in steel ops, a mod, and i got to play it a bit and got some footage. It's not much but i might do a small vid on it at some point.

[@mrnoob39]

This is funny compared to my 2 years piloting experience at BNIR (Brigade nationale d'intervention rapide/ National brigade of rapid intervention) Note: try PR:BF2 if you want an intense pilot experience

[@NorroTaku]

you need a good squad leader that can make use of your skills in battle

[@Carnados]

i have such a massive love for avation i would rather fly then be in combat.

[@fireheartclan]

Remember one of my first experiences with a heli was having to help push one from it’s stuck location inside a bush. It was like less then a second away from exploding from damage. Good times. Iirc the pilot crashed it in base during the landing (though wasn’t exploded).

[@presidentcheese4645]

After 200 hours finally figuring my pilot skills out 🙌🙌

[@randallsanchez3161]

I want to be a pilot but the slots get picked super fast. There is no shortage of people wanting to fly or drive a vehicle these days.

[@faelela5898]

Actually if you establish a team of 4 to each bird and a cordnator between the two your incredibly more affective

[@epicfilmer123]

Fun fact Blackhawk windows are 100% not bullet proof. Rocks break them a lot. And only the windshield is glass.

[@jonah944]

I remember the very first successful infantry drop i did is when i was drunk and i perfectly landed them on the side of the mountain 😂😂😂

[@honoramd6176]

the problem with your landings is you use the landing camera 100% of the time. Only use it when your're a couple feet away from the ground or trying to land in very tight areas.

[@TUROCK320]

step by step and fly safe. yeah after have some experience it's better to employ the J hook and "Hard J Hook" and use the other capacity of the HELO.

[@fidelcastration8036]

My method was crash enough times until you have the hitbox memorized and then you don't have to do it at all

[@TUROCK320]

! searching to push the limit of the helo. in other way, vector velocity, energy concept, understanding the physics of the helo belong to the crash experience. i am okey with what you said =D and this is the begining...

[@MusicForTheBroken]

Does this game have internal and external comms channels on the radio? That would alleviate most issues with stations stepping on each other.

[@delayed_control]

I wish the helicopter physics didn't feel like they were flying through jelly.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

I ain't no fortunate one.

[@James.Rowson]

All Pretty much perfect except you forgot to mention the excessive “fuck you”’s when you don’t land perfectly 😂

[@danielross7983]

Shame you don't have external speakers on the helo for the music

[@Who--Dat]

Btw. The video makes flying look easy. After a bit you learn j turns and landing without camera. Just need to be aware of surroundings or heli going to go boom

[@HEKVT]

I tried practicing so many times, just could not do it.

[@AmishHitman73.Archive]

once i took someone on an uber ride. they left a comment that i was so pilot..... took 4 months for me to figure out it was polite not pilot

[@wee6838]

You should get a joystick and maybe throttle and try a helicopter in DCS

[@kyvenchan]

this game flying is way harder than Arma 3 and project reality

[@hobosamurai1175]

Oh no my rotor blew *smacks heli with hammer Magic!

[@martinmateev7517]

I am pilot my self and this is one of the MOST IMPORTAN THINGS because when you dont have ammo or building supplies on the point WHO IS GONNA DEFEND YOU HUH

[@martinmateev7517]

ldk what this kid said

[@slickninjadude9165]

lol I started watching this video waiting for unfortunate son :P

[@bmwfire4741]

That's so true

[@chocolat-kun8689]

Wish they add fast ropes in this game

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

Why does the helo just fall like a stone? Autorotation should at least make it glide.

[@kingleech]

Hahah we all went through the phases