Originally Posted by Fortran

[4] I realize fully that there are probably many more experienced pilots than myself, something which I am continuing to practice so as to be useful as a pilot and not just a waste of a valuable team asset but on which maps and at which points in the game do jets become available for pilots wishing to use them. Also what is the etiquette to taking vehicles.

Hey man, it's always good to see new blood in ArmA. If you are looking to fly then here are a few ideas of how to pick up experience. When I first got ArmA I just practised in the editor, placing a single chopper and flying around, its probably the best place to improve your handing of the helicopter. City Life/Sahrani Life were really useful as a place to practise flying for me. I haven't played either in months but I found that as a pilot you can practise your control of the aircraft when you are chasing down cars or landing guys on roofs (or even smuggling drugs ;-)) and you don't face much in the way of anti-air defences. Then if you really want to challenge your flying skills sign up for one of the large TvT ArmA tournaments. Players are much better enemies than AI, even if some are annoyingly good with tanks - if you think you are up to it then give me a message on here, I am always on the look out for skilled pilots.