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Originally Posted by Wolf_Rider
spits and hurricanes didn't have differential braking (left or right)...
use [B] button and the rudder
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According to the Spit I pilot notes, they did have differential braking.
13. Wheel brakes.- The control lever (40) for the pneumatic brakes is fitted on the control column spade grip; differential control of the brakes is provided by a relay valve connected to the rudder bar.
What the pilot would do is press the brake lever and then press on the rudder pedal in the direction he wished to turn.
For the Hurricane, it's less clear as there is no mention of differential braking in the pilot notes; however in the fery pilots guide the following is said:
BRAKES
Dunlop pneumatic brakes are fitted. An engine-driven compressor maintains the air supply, and the pressure in the storage tank can be read on the gauge between the pilot's feet. Two small pointers on the same gauge indicate the pressure applied to each brake. Differential braking control is obtained by use of the rudder pedals in conjunction with the lever on the control column spade grip.