Chopper Checkpoints challenge Tommy with timed helicopter checkpoint runs launched from helipads across Vice City.
Route section
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach helicopter checkpoint runs launched from that district.
Chopper Checkpoint - Ocean Beach
17 checkpoints. Start on the roof of Apartment 3c.
- Route #
- 1
- Area
- Ocean Beach
- Checkpoints
- 17
- Start location
- Start on the roof of Apartment 3c.
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Vice Point
Vice Point helicopter checkpoint runs launched from that district.
Chopper Checkpoint - Vice Point
17 checkpoints. in the South-Central open grassy area, East across the street from Links View Apartment. A Police Bribe is nearby.
- Route #
- 2
- Area
- Vice Point
- Checkpoints
- 17
- Start location
- in the South-Central open grassy area, East across the street from Links View Apartment. A Police Bribe is nearby.
Route section
Little Haiti
Little Haiti helicopter checkpoint runs launched from that district.
Chopper Checkpoint - Little Haiti
Find the Sparrow behind Kaufman Cabs in Little Haiti, then fly through the rooftop route. On affected versions, landing another Sparrow at the spawn point and re-entering it can trigger the challenge.
- Route #
- 3
- Area
- Little Haiti
- Checkpoints
- 22
- Start location
- On the roof east of Kaufman Cabs in Little Haiti; use the alley ramp to reach the rooftop Sparrow.
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Downtown
Downtown helicopter checkpoint runs launched from that district.
Chopper Checkpoint - Downtown
29 checkpoints. Unlocked by G-Spotlight. At the building East of VCPD headquarters.
- Route #
- 4
- Area
- Downtown
- Checkpoints
- 29
- Start location
- Unlocked by G-Spotlight. Start at the building east of VCPD headquarters.
Island-grouped flight tests
Ocean Beach, Vice Point, Little Haiti, and Downtown each host checkpoint runs that test lift, slow flight, and tight turning rather than top speed.
Fly cleanly rather than fast
Cutting a turn too hard collapses time on the next leg. Use gentle collective changes and level turns, then accelerate only on straight segments.
FAQ
Are chopper checkpoints required for 100%?
They fall under flight and checkpoint side content, so include them when tracking Vice City side completion.
Which district is easiest?
Ocean Beach has the most forgiving routing for learning collective and yaw control.
What fails a run?
Missing a checkpoint, crashing, or running out of time ends the attempt.