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In GTA IV the Maverick has been changed slightly, including new crash animations, new sound and better design, although it still remains similar to the previous Mavericks. In GTA IV, the Maverick is the only civilian helicopter, and it may be found at either [[Francis International Airport]], some of the helipads or on skyscraper helipads, the Alderney Heliport above the Booth Tunnel or even during [[Brucie Kibbutz|Brucie's]] Heli Ride activity. | In GTA IV the Maverick has been changed slightly, including new crash animations, new sound and better design, although it still remains similar to the previous Mavericks. In GTA IV, the Maverick is the only civilian helicopter, and it may be found at either [[Francis International Airport]], some of the helipads or on skyscraper helipads, the Alderney Heliport above the Booth Tunnel or even during [[Brucie Kibbutz|Brucie's]] Heli Ride activity. | ||
The damage has been improved and like all other helicopters, if the helicopter blades hit a wall too much, the blades will be ripped apart and the helicopter, devoid of its ability to maintain lift, will fall, either inflicting damage or killing the player. Also, the entire tail boom can snap off if the player strikes it against a building or barrier with enough force. With the tail boom destroyed, the player has no control over the helicopter except for the altitude. As in real life the tail rotor is used for | The damage has been improved and like all other helicopters, if the helicopter blades hit a wall too much, the blades will be ripped apart and the helicopter, devoid of its ability to maintain lift, will fall, either inflicting damage or killing the player. Also, the entire tail boom can snap off if the player strikes it against a building or barrier with enough force. With the tail boom destroyed, the player has no control over the helicopter except for the altitude. As in real life the tail rotor is used for stabilizing the helicopter by providing a force against the rotational force of the main rotor as well as rotating the helicopter through the use of the rudder pedals, in GTA:IV (and real life), the lack of one causes the helicopter to spin in circles rapidly. | ||
When the player unlocks Brucie's Chopper ability, or visits [[Higgins Helitours]], the player can spot this humorous message on the "A" pillar while in the passenger seat: "This helicopter might crash but we really don't care if it does, refer to flight manual for help." | When the player unlocks Brucie's Chopper ability, or visits [[Higgins Helitours]], the player can spot this humorous message on the "A" pillar while in the passenger seat: "This helicopter might crash but we really don't care if it does, refer to flight manual for help." | ||