The Boss and his crew members don’t just have to drive around the world of Santo Illeso. There are other modes of transportation as well one of which includes flying helicopters. There are two types of Helicopters in Saints Row; acquiring both requires a different strategy.
In this guide, we’ll review the locations of the standard and the Tornado helicopter in Saints Row. Additionally, we’ll also cover the controls of this vehicle.
There are two main ways in which you can get the standard helicopter in Saints Row.
Method 1 – Acquire the helicopter in El Dorado
The first helicopter is in the El Dorado area. The map image above gives its exact location. The helicopter will be on a helipad on the roofs of the buildings.
Method 2 – Complete the main story mission, “The Forge”
Another way to get a helicopter is to complete one of the main missions of the story, “The Forge.” This is the best way if you want a helipad along with a helicopter. By completing this mission, you will get a helicopter capable of firing rockets, and you will also have access to the Saints HQ, which will contain a helipad.
Where to Find the Advanced Tornado Helicopter?
Do note that both the methods mentioned above will get you a Thomson helicopter, also known as a civilian helicopter. Though it is fun to fly in it you might wonder how to get the advanced version and superior Tornado Helicopter.
The only way to get the Tornado heli in Saints Row Reboot is by flying your regular Thomson helicopter over Prison. You need to be careful about being attacked, but it won’t be something that can’t be handled.
Do look at the north side of the prison, where some containers lie. You may find a Tornado helicopter by a container. Now, it is not a sure thing that you will see a Tornado every time. So, you may have to visit it a few times before getting your hands on one. This may take a while, but it is worth a shot.
After you get a Tornado helicopter, take it back to Saints HQ and land it. It will be saved into your Saints Row Reboot vehicle list, so it can be respawned every time.
Saints Row Helicopter Controls
If you’re struggling with controlling the helicopter in Saints Row, we have the complete control list listed below:
| Action | PS4/PS5 | Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Left Stick | Left Stick |
| Fly Up | X | A |
| Fly Low | Square | X |
| Fire Primary Weapon | R2 | RT |
| Fire Secondary Weapon | L2 | LT |
| Steer Left | L1 + Right Stick | LB + Right Stick |
| Steer Right | R1 + Right Stick | RB + Right Stick |
| Deploy Magnet | R1 | RB |
