Pre-Flight Check: Ensure your aircraft is fully fueled and weapons are armed.
Throttle Up: Gradually increase the throttle by pressing W.
Liftoff: Once you reach sufficient speed, gently pull back on the pitch (down arrow key) to lift off.
Gear Up: Raise the landing gear by pressing G (if applicable).
Throttle Up: Increase the throttle to lift off vertically.
Stabilize: Use the arrow keys to stabilize the helicopter before proceeding to forward flight.