How to complete the Flight Risk mission in DMZ

From new factions to new mechanics, such as the Barter system, there is plenty for players to do in DMZ, including the Flight Risk mission.

Flight Risk is one of the new DMZ missions for players to complete. It requires players to find the re-introduced Heavy Chopper, refuel the vehicle, and use it to exfil out of the map.

Given that Flight Risk requires players to find, collect, and use several new items on Al Mazrah, many players understandably do not know where to go or what to do. If you are trying to complete Flight Risk in DMZ, you’ve come to the right place.

Completing the Flight Risk mission in DMZ, a guide

There are three steps to completing the Flight Risk mission in DMZ:

• Find the Heavy Chopper fuel in Al Mazrah.
• Find the Heavy Chopper and refuel it.
• Exfil using the Heavy Chopper.

This mission can only be completed on Al Mazrah and will likely send you across the map searching for both the chopper and the fuel, so be ready for an extended run.

Where to find the Heavy Chopper and Heavy Chopper fuel in DMZ

The first two steps of Flight Risk in DMZ require players to find Heavy Chopper fuel and the Heavy Chopper itself. Since you need the fuel to operate the helicopter, I suggest you get the fuel before locating the Heavy Chopper.

There are various potential spawn locations for Heavy Chopper fuel in DMZ. The main location the fuel can be found is around Al Malik Airport, but be aware, it is heavily guarded by AI and a hotspot for operators.

Otherwise, you’re guaranteed to find Heavy Chopper fuel on the Cargo Train, which travels around Al Mazrah. In one of the train’s carts, I’ve found you’ll be more likely to find Heavy Chopper fuel here. Be wary, however, as the Cargo Train has become a significant target for other players due to the sheer amount of loot located inside. You also will need to be quick, as there is only one Heavy Chopper fuel canister on the train.

Once you have acquired the helicopter fuel, it’s time to find the Heavy Chopper. In most cases the Heavy Chopper sits nearby Al Malik Airport in the south or on the desert airstrip to the north of Sawah Village. It is also commonly spawning at the top of the destroyed Zaya Observatory, as of season five’s Reloaded update. Players will be assisted by a large icon on the map that shows the location of the Heavy Chopper.

How to exfil using the Heavy Chopper in DMZ

Normally, players in DMZ could exfil by going to a large, public icon on the map and opting to leave their current lobby. As you may expect, this led to large amounts of players camping out at exfil spots to catch unsuspecting players off-guard.

Since the release of DMZ season three, though, Activision has introduced two new exfil methods. To complete Flight Risk, you will need to board and use the Heavy Chopper to exfil after it has been fueled. I think this is a fairly simple task, as you only need to fly to any out-of-bounds area on the map to exfil.

Once you’ve done that, you will have completed the Flight Risk mission.