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[SP] Rescue Helicopter At Sea
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Data Type: Scenario
Scenario Gameplay: Singleplayer
Scenario Type: Air
Scenario Map: Altis
Meta: Dependency
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29 Jul, 2021 @ 3:01pm
12 Aug, 2021 @ 2:25am
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[SP] Rescue Helicopter At Sea

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Description
Short Description
Take on the role of an AAF heli pilot answering a distress call of a civilian ship. Harsh weather conditions and the onset of darkness will pose a challenge. Go out there and show what you are made of!



Features
  • Challenging conditions for experienced pilots and those that want to become one.
  • Random location of the ship across the Altian waters
  • Mission length of approximately 30 minutes
  • Atmospheric scenery with an illuminated ship and dwindling daylight
  • Usage of the sling loading system
  • Complex Mission Flow FSM with different endings dependent on your performance
  • Communications Menu to guide the Boat Team to the man overboard
  • Simple interior light for the heli cabin
  • Win condition in case you lose a vital part and successfully pull of an emergency landing
  • Advanced Hints for those new to sling loading


Ingame Briefing
Situation
We received a distress call from a civilian ship off the coast of Altis. Most of the crew evacuated, but one person went overboard. Additionally the ship carries hazardous substances. The crew was able to gather that cargo on the deck ready to be slingloaded. The AAF is present with a heavy helicopter at the Altis Air Field. We deployed trucks to the coast near the ship. An IDAP boat is on standby to take in the man that went overboard. The weather is difficult as it is and is getting even worse. Strong winds, heavy rain and high waves hinder the rescue effort. The dwindling daylight makes the situation even worse.

Mission
Find the man overboard and get the cargo off the ship!

Execution
1. Grab your gear
2. Lift off
3. Find the man overboard
4. Guide the IDAP boat to his position
5. Sling the cargo off the ship and get it to the collection point.
6. Return to base

Signal
Echo - Helicopter (you)
Base - Airbase coordinating the effort
Alpha - Trucks on the shore
Boat Team - IDAP rescue boat

Weather Forecast
The weather will change over the next hour or so.
We expect heavy rain and storm with strong gusts. There may be lightning.
Waves may become two meters high. We expect the survival chance of the survivor
to decrease over time. The IDAP boat can not operate with waves this high,
meaning at around 1940 hours the IDAP boat must pull back.
If the weather gets too bad, we will have to abort the mission.
We expect this to be around 2000 hours.



Author’s Notes
Tip for finding the man over board: He wears a yellow vest and has a yellow chemlight attached.
Tip: use the PIP sling loading cam on the side panels.
Tip: open the sling load assistant with Right Ctrl + B (default).
In case you wish to end the mission sooner you can do so by activating Trigger Alpha (press 0-0-1). This will advance the mission to the last stage, after which your performance will still be evaluated.
Be careful with those main rotor blades on the ship! The trawler has an antenna sticking out on the front.

Tested on singleplayer

Required Mods:
None

Also check out the: AEW Version!

Created with:
CBA_A3 by CBA_Team
3den Enhanced by R3vo
7erra’s Editing Extensions by 7erra

Thanks to 7erra for testing the mission.

Feedback and bug reports are much appreciated!
48 Comments
Komodo 24 Jul, 2024 @ 6:15am 
this was really fun
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Avant-garde 16 Feb, 2024 @ 8:31pm 
Nice
Chiron 14 Sep, 2023 @ 5:09pm 
I just completed it with Advanced Flight Model on with no problem at all. A very well put together mission for sure, could have been longer. Took me exactly 5min 30sec to complete from take off to landing. I feel like it could have been a bit longer, but otherwise overall awesome non-combat mission for sure, gotta love the change of pace once in a while. Keep up the good work!!
Aasgeyer  [author] 21 May, 2022 @ 11:18am 
@Klopsenator otherwise it may be due to the get in action only appearing on the left side at the door :)
Klopsenator 21 May, 2022 @ 10:58am 
Yes I did :) The objective was solved. Otherwise I will try it a third time ^^
Aasgeyer  [author] 20 May, 2022 @ 1:56pm 
@Klopsenator Did you pick up the pilot helmet in the tent? Safety first ;)
Klopsenator 20 May, 2022 @ 6:56am 
I can't get in chopper ^^"
Aasgeyer  [author] 20 Sep, 2021 @ 10:01am 
@Chance Callahan Thanks!
Chance Callahan 20 Sep, 2021 @ 3:08am 
Great mission! ArmA needs more non-combat heli missions like this.
Aasgeyer  [author] 10 Sep, 2021 @ 1:33am 
@Ostap Thanks for the feedback! I try to create scenarios for beginners and veterans alike, though that will need compromises. If you still seek a challenge you may try it with the advanced flight model on; I got very close to completing it but ultimatley gave up on it. Perhaps someone better at heli flying than me may take on the challenge :)