Breaks

[Sokol1]

Originally Posted by Robo.

Spit brakes are on / off only, you brake by applying rudder to either side.

In CloD -at moment - yes, ON/OFF (0 or 100%) only.

In RL are a proportional pneumatic system controlled by bicycle type lever (1) in control column. Differential brake (right or left wheel only) are controlled by valve (2) linked (3) to rudder bar:

The first time I had the opportunity to fly a British aircraft with this hand operated air brake system I was skeptical about it being very effective compared to hydraulic toe brakes. Within a very few minutes I was completely won over. It is far easier to manage, particularly on run up when one has to really stand on most American fighter rudder pedals. The source of high-pressure air is controlled by the brake lever on the spade control grip, or stick. The rudder pedals modulate the distribution of pressure to the left and right main wheel brakes. If the pedals are even, equal braking is applied to both sides; as one rudder pedal is applied then more brake pressure is fed to that side. Strength of application is delivered by the hand lever on the grip. The major benefit to all this is having one's feet and legs almost completely relaxed most of the time.

http://www.airspacemag.com/history-o...-Spitfire.html

How the system correctly work in A2A Spitfire (2:14):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsgEi...ailpage#t=134s

Even in old IL-2 Spitfire brake work as describe (real IL-2 use the same system).

I think that in CloD this system are broken or not implemented, since you get only "parking brakes" - in both, or right/left wheel (differential). No proportional brake.

Same for Hurricane.

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