diff --git a/iw4x/iw4x_00/maps/mp/killstreaks/_helicopter.gsc b/iw4x/iw4x_00/maps/mp/killstreaks/_helicopter.gsc
index ad1a02b..e19f403 100644
--- a/iw4x/iw4x_00/maps/mp/killstreaks/_helicopter.gsc
+++ b/iw4x/iw4x_00/maps/mp/killstreaks/_helicopter.gsc
@@ -421,6 +421,7 @@ thermalVision( chopper )
 	self visionSetThermalForPlayer( game["thermal_vision"], 3 );
 
 	self notifyOnPlayerCommand( "switch thermal", "+activate" );
+	self notifyOnPlayerCommand( "switch thermal", "+usereload" );
 
 	for (;;)
 	{