wep on RAF planes awol???? boost levels??? no 100 octane fuel:(

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Originally Posted by IvanK

Most RAF/Luftwaffe aircraft had Boost controllers (Most US aircraft at this stage didn't). With Boost control engaged (the norm) the pilot selects the required Boost then as he climbs or descends the Boost controller holds the selected Boost constant without any further pilot action required (below Full throttle height FTH)

In a no Boost controller aeroplane the throttle would need to be progressively opened as you climb until you get to Full throttle height (FTH).

Thanks for the explanation IvanK. Is my understanding correct please?.....

The boost controller (limiter) will only hold the boost constant (at rated boost) if a throttle setting is selected which would exceed that rated boost. If I select a lower boost value like 3lbs in a climb, the controller won't feed in more throttle to maintain that value will it?

I think what I'm trying to say is that the controller is only capable of maintaining a boost value by reducing throttle input, not by increasing it.

Does that make sense?

Thanks