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Archer's Helicopter
This is a flight simulation mod that pursuits realism.We are not professional aerodynamic experts, but we strive to provide an excellent aircraft mod to everyone. It is the support of players like you that gives us the motivation to keep going!
Quick answer
Which Archer's Helicopter release should I use?
Archer's Helicopter archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Archer's Helicopter required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Archer's Helicopter archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar need?
archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Archer's Helicopter without breaking your instance.
Built for Archer's Helicopter archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Archer's Helicopter add?

We are not professional aerodynamic experts, but we strive to provide an excellent aircraft mod to everyone. It is the support of players like you that gives us the motivation to keep going!
Hello there!
Would you like to experience the thrilling adventure of mountain traversal?

You mentioned encountering a formidable foe? No worries, rally your comrades and conduct an airstrike on your enemies. Oh, and just in case, you can make a quick escape in a pinch.

Or perhaps you’d prefer a serene and elegant flight all by yourself… Either way, you can now pilot a realistic flying vehicle and explore your own way of playing!

Additional functionalities are in the works. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
📑Guide
Requirements mod
fabric
- fabric-api-0.92.2 at least
- cloth-config-11.1.136-fabric at least #
Gaming help
First, open the game’s inventory, and select the spawn-egg with the symbol that looks like a test dummy and click right-button of your mouse put it on ground.

Then, aim the crosshair at the seat entity and right-click with the mouse to sit down.

While you are in the driving seat, hold down the right ALT key on the keyboard and wait for the engine RPM to reach 6000 RPM, then you can take off. 
keybinding description:
keyboard controls:
J: Push the helicopter’s cyclic pitch lever forward.(aircraft attitude)
N: Pull the helicopter’s cyclic pitch lever backward.(aircraft attitude)
B: Push the helicopter’s cyclic roll lever to left. (aircraft attitude)
M: Push the helicopter’s cyclic roll lever to right.(aircraft attitude)
Right-Alt: engine switch (long press to open/shutdown)
Up: Pull up the collective pitch lever (about 60% percent to take off)
Down: Push down the collective pitch lever
Left: Aircraft left rudder
Right: Aircraft right rudder #
Joypad controls:
A button: Engine on/off switch (long press to open/shutdown)
Left joystick: Control collective pitch lever magnitude (about 60% percent to take off)
Right joystick: Control cyclic pitch lever position (aircraft attitude)
Left trigger: Aircraft left rudder
Right trigger: Aircraft right rudder
Wiki
Since we currently have not developed the item crafting table for survival mode, and are still in the process of planning the game's item content, there are no item tutorials available at the moment. But you can always keep an eye on our website for updates.
🐞How to Report Issues
The mod will not consider open-sourcing at this time, but we have set up a GitHub repository for bug reporting. Additionally, we welcome any suggestions for improvement; if you have better ideas or valuable feedback, please feel free to share them with us. Thanks for your help!
🚩Suggestions

- You can play with the Timeless and Classics Zero to experience rapid strikes on enemies from high ground.
- You can play with the Leawind's Third Person for an even more immersive third-person flying experience.
- You can pair it with the Distant Horizons to experience high-altitude flight with an ultra-long field of vision.
- You can pair it with a large scenery mod (for example: Terralith,Epic Terrain) to experience stunning terrain and accelerate the pace of exploration.
- You can pair it with the Sodium mod to enjoy a more comfortable frame rate experience.
- Construct a helipad for your house or build a runway nearby.
- Equip your underground launch base with a mechanical mod (for instance: Create Fabric) that includes a lift function for the helipad and an openable outdoor hatch cover.
- Unleash your creativity and imagination 💡
The project is currently under continuous development…
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Archer's Helicopter by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Archer's Helicopter versions and loaders
archers_helicopter-forge-0.0.2-0328.1851-BETA.jar
3 Apr 2025
archers_helicopter-forge-0.0.1-0327.1221-BETA.jar
27 Mar 2025
archers_helicopter-0.2.1-0315.1024+hotfix02-BETA.jar
15 Mar 2025
archers_helicopter-0.1-BETA.jar
15 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.