Hero Aviation Helicopter Pack [IV/MTS content pack]

TO ALL WHO ARE REPORTING THIS PACK DOES NOT WORK WITH THE LATEST VERSIONS OF IV:

As of now the comments section will be ignored until further notice. This project is currently dormant but not abandoned, the Original Author is MIA. It will get worked on again later on. Please be patient and avoid spamming the comments or dming about issues.

- Laura M. Darkez, 1/15/2025

Update - 8 Feb 2023

After a bit of an absence, I have started getting back involved with the IV/pack community. I want to give a HUGE shout-out to those individuals who helped keep this pack alive--Don Bruce, Laura Darkez, and Wartich (and anyone else that I may have missed). Please check out Laura and Wartich's packs and give them your support!
I'm aware of some bugs/deprecated features that still exist in the pack, and I'll be working on pushing out a fixed version in the near future. Other than that, I may work on implementing some features that IV has introduced since I last worked on the pack, but I'm not planning any major pack overhauls, new vehicles, etc. anytime soon, as I'd rather prioritize helping Don with IV development. Full transparency: I'm trying to avoid over-committing myself to avoid burnout and make sure I can spend enough time with my family. Thank you for understanding, and thanks for your interest in this pack!

Description

This pack builds on the Immersive Vehicles core framework to bring helicopters to Minecraft! It currently includes the following models, with more on the way (see spoilers below).

Robinson R22

 Eurocopter EC145

 AH-64 Apache

 UH-1 Huey

 CH-47 Chinook

Rebrand!

We are now "Hero Aviation", a company dedicated to aeronautical innovation and excellence. Due to the success of the pack so far, I'm looking to expand. What does this mean? Possible future packs under the Hero Aviation brand (or its subsidiary, Hero Automotive), continuing our work on helicopters, and I'm looking for motivated modellers and developers interested in joining the team! Head on over to the Discord if you're interested. I'm also considering starting a small Hero Aviation Minecraft server, so let me know in the comments if that's something you'd be interested in.

Discord link: https://discord.gg/za8qxZh6Df

WARNING

Read the changelog before updating to a new version of this pack, or you may lose vehicles or parts when switching over.

Features

• An in-game handbook item for instructions on how to use this pack. Craft with a lever, stick, and book in any order.
• The helicopters listed in the spoilers above
• Engines and main rotors to go with each aircraft. Each aircraft has a specific engine and main rotor you must use (see the spoiler above for aircraft-engine pairings).
• Working aircraft lights and instrument panels
• Four weapons to attach to the Apache  or Huey (equipped with gun mount) with different types of ammunition. Beware: these weapons can damage blocks as well as mobs/players. Do not shoot at anything you don't intend to destroy (especially with explosive rounds!)
  • The M230 chain gun will point where you are looking (don't forget to account for gravity and airspeed when aiming!) [Apache only]
  • The hydra rocket pods fire straight ahead. Currently, you can place two on each wing of the Apache, or 2 on the Huey gun mount. Alternatively, you will be able to place high-fidelity rocket launchers from the DKZ Industries Automotive Branch pack (created by LauraDarkez2001) when they're released!
  • The hellfire missile racks can be placed on each wing like the rocket pods. They will try to seek a mob, vehicle, or block if you're looking at one when you fire, and they produce a big explosion. [Apache only]
  • The M134 minigun can rotate up/down but not left/right. It can be equipped on the wings or Huey gun mount, and fires at a very high rate of fire!
• Instruments for ammo indication, Primary Flight Display (PFD) that comes default in the AH-64, EC-145, and CH-47 (but can be added to other aircraft as well), and an Engine & Fuel Display
• External fuel tanks that can be attached to each wing of the AH-64 (in place of one of the weapons). Each one can hold 10 blocks/buckets of fuel (lava or fuel from another mod), so 2 external tanks will double your flight time! The fuel gauge currently won't show fuel in these tanks, but you can see how full they are by looking at them. They will slowly drain their fuel into the vehicle's fuel tank if the vehicle's tank isn't full
• Unique audio for the helicopter engines and weapons
• Multiple colors and textures for each aircraft (except the Huey and Chinook, which currently only come in green)
• Custom bench-like seats for the Huey and Chinook to make them seem less cramped (they can be used in any aircraft though)
• All cockpits include moving flight controls. The Huey also includes moving rotor components that simulate real-world collective pitch inputs
• The Apache features custom cameras that allow you to see from the nose or the chain gun. The nose camera will follow any weapon, and if the chain gun is the selected weapon, the gun camera will follow the chain gun. These make it much easier to aim and shoot while flying, and they can help with landing, too. Make sure you have the HUD enabled in the config so you can see which weapon is selected in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Planned:

• Branching out into planes with a C-130 (and KC-130 refueler and AC-130 gunship variants), and maybe F-14 Tomcat
• More detailed models (exterior and interior) for the EC-145 and R-22

• New helicopters (eventually, though I'll probably put this on hold for a little while while working on the remodeling), including the Bell 206 Jet Ranger. Open to other suggestions!
• Helicopter buckets for putting out forest fires

If there's a feature you would like to see implemented, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a PM. I may or may not decide to implement it.

Requirements

Make sure that each of these mods are configured for the same version of Minecraft as this mod.

• Minecraft Forge: http://files.minecraftforge.net/
• Immersive Vehicles: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/minecraft-transport-simulator
• (Recommended) MTS Official Vehicle Pack (use for wheels, seats, instruments): https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/transport-simulator-official-vehicle-set

Permissions

You are free to download and use this pack for your personal gameplay or private server. You may also use this on a public server or include this in a modpack as long as you give proper credit and notify me through a private message that you are using it. I reserve the right to disallow use of my pack.

You may not redistribute this pack (other than in a modpack as provided above) nor unpack it for any purpose without prior permission from myself. 

FAQ

How do the controls work?

Press "P" in-game for the IV controls and configuration.

How do I fly a helicopter?

Check out the video above! Note that it's not easy! Even in real life, helicopter flight is considered more difficult than airplane flight. If you're not confident in how to fly, I recommend practicing in a creative world. With a little practice, you'll get the hang of it!

Why isn't ___ working?

Make sure your mod versions are correct. If they are, leave a detailed comment and I'll do what I can to help!

How can I get involved with the pack?

Head on over to the pack Discord here. We'd love to have you on board!