Grube, i do not know if you tried the Control Center yet or not that i pmed you about but just had over here and read EVERYTHING first and then follow instructions and this baby will make you want to play the game over and over again. Its Called the Control Center the most latest version and yes it compatible with 1.0.2 Patch of game it has Flight assistance.
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sweet i was using one that is like half of this one,this contol center is way better.thanks man.
as far as passing this mision i never thought about it that way before, as im using a xbox 360 controller on my pc wich make flying way easyer.for me its real hard to fly a chopper in any game with a keyboard.i would also think a controller would be better for someone with arthritis as well.