Using 'Boost' on the Spitfire

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Originally Posted by banned

Hey guys,
I did search for this and found a little bit of info, just not enough though. Could someone explain how to use the boost in the Spitfire and when to use it.
I see the lever for the boost cutoff but I would just like to know what it does and when to use it.
Thank you.

It's just a physical block, or gate, that when opened allows you to push (open) your throttle a little more. You can now close it again once you bring your throttle back a bit -- this was a glitch that was resolved with the latest patches.

When you opt to use the boost override and advance your Constant Speed Prop lever fully forward for maximum boost, remember you only have a minute or two before your Merlin blows a gasket and horrible things quickly happen.

In the real Spits there was also a small wire that was broken when boost override was used -- the erks would routinely have to check it once you'd landed. If it was indeed broken they'd quietly curse your immediate ancestry since it meant additional checks on your Merlin's integrity had to be undertaken before the Chief Rigger could sign off on it as being fit for duty!