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Always crashing the Hydra jet on San Andreas? You can definitely improve your flying skills, and it's easy to do it on a desktop, laptop, Xbox and PS2. When things are looking bleak, there are also Hydra-related cheats that you can utilize to your advantage. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be flying that Hydra jet with no difficulty at all!
Steps
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Find a Hydra. Here's where they appear, depending on where you've progressed in the game: [1] X Research source
- At the Aircraft Carrier in San Fierro.
- In the "Restricted Area" in Las Venturas.
- At the abandoned airstrip north of the Restricted Area after completing the mission "Vertical Bird."
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Enter the jet by pressing Δ:Y .Advertisement
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Get the Hydra into the air. [2] X Research source
- Keep your finger on X:A.
- Use the left analog stick to control the Hydra.
- Ascend to a point where there are no obstacles.
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Fly forward. Press R3 to bring the wheels up and slowly push the R stick forward. This will send the Hydra in a forward direction. [3] X Research source
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Land. To land, you must do everything in reverse. Pull the R stick towards yourself to rotate the engines downward, for "hover mode," use Square to slow the Hydra down, and press R3 to lower the landing gear.
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Shoot targets.
- Press R1/RT to lock on.
- Press the alt fire button to shoot.
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Find a Hydra. Here's where they appear, depending on where you've progressed in the game: [4] X Research source
- At the Aircraft Carrier in San Fierro.
- In the "Restricted Area" in Las Venturas.
- At the abandoned airstrip north of the Restricted Area after completing the mission "Vertical Bird."
- Or you can type "jumpjet" to spawn one.
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Enter it by pressing Enter or the F key.
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Control the jet. [5] X Research source
- Press 8 on your keypad (to the right) to rotate the thrusters into regular flying mode.
- Press 2 on your keypad (to the right) to rotate the thrusters into hover-mode.
- Press and hold W to fly, S to slow down.
- Press Q/E to rotate the jet left and right.
- Press A/D for roll.
- Press the up/down arrows for pitch.
- To retract or extend your landing gear, press the + key on the keypad (to the right) or the 2 key (to the top left).
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Shoot targets.
- Press Space to lock onto a target.
- Use Left Alt for your machine gun.
- Use Left Ctrl to fire missiles.
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QuestionHow can I help Hydra to move forward?Community AnswerMake sure you're not in an area with buildings. Then, press SPECIAL CTRL FORWARD and the W/UP KEY.
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QuestionIs there any way to reduce the time to lock a missile for a target?Community AnswerNo, the missiles always take the same to lock on a target. Getting closer to the target could help.
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QuestionCan I use the cheats on the iOS version?Community AnswerNo It is only possible on an Android platform.
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Tips
- Area 69/Fort DeMorgan/The Restricted Area (Las Venturas) and the Naval Base at Easter Bay (San Fierro) all have anti-aircraft missile launchers. Stay away from there or you'll be shot at! [9] X Research source However, you do have flares that work quite effectively.Thanks
- When you reach a wanted stage of Level 4, Hydras are sent after you if you are in an aircraft, even in a helicopter.Thanks
- The Hydra has an automated repair system. Most of the time, the hydra can repair itself. Beware, the wings aren't repairable, though.Thanks
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Warnings
- The Hydra is not invincible. Collisions with objects (such as trees) or bullets/rockets can damage or destroy the Hydra.Thanks
- Using too many cheats can cause permanent negative effects on your game.Thanks
- During high speed flights, the Hydra can collide with objects such as buildings before becoming invisible due to the fact that the plane's speed is faster than the model/texture loading of the game itself so be careful in high speed low altitude flights.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/Best_Vehicles
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/How_to_Find_and_Fly_a_Hydra
- ↑ https://www.gfinityesports.com/gta-san-andreas/how-to-fly-the-hydra-jet/
- ↑ https://www.gfinityesports.com/gta-san-andreas/how-to-fly-the-hydra-jet/
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/How_to_Find_and_Fly_a_Hydra
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/PlayStation_Cheat_Codes_and_Secrets
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas/Cheat_Codes_and_Secrets
- ↑ https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/gta-trilogy-cheats-cheat-codes/
- ↑ https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Surface-to-Air_Missile
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To fly a Hydra jet in San Andreas on your Playstation 2 or XBOX, press Δ:Y to enter the jet when you see one. You can usually find jets at the Aircraft Carrier in San Fierro or in the "Restricted Area" in Las Venturas. Once you are in the jet, leave your finger on X:A to keep the jet in the air. To fly forward, press R3 to bring the wheels up and slowly push the R stick forward to take off. If you see a target you want to shoot, press R1/RT to lock onto the target and then the alt fire button to shoot. To learn how to fly the Hydra jet on your computer, scroll down!
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