[Sutts]

I agree that the operational limits are unclear - I have 2 copies of the Mk11a / Mk11b notes - one allows 12 Lb boost in combat, the other restricts it to 9 Lb as Kurfurst points out, except for take off. Strangely they both have July 1940 dates but who knows what could have happened when they were converted to PDF.

Whatever happens, I think we need to see some real consequences should use of emergency boost be abused and exceeded.

For example:

1. Critical engine damage occurring a short random time after the 5 min limit. I really don't want to see the engine blowing each time at exactly 5 mins as this will be abused by players. You really should be made to worry that you could have a critical failure on your hands any time after 5 mins. It will be even better when persistent engine wear is introduced as abuse can then lead to an early failure on a subsequent mission.


2. I believe it was the very high engine temps that caused most damage so it would make sense to see a steady creep in operating temps if max boost is used in combat. This would naturally limit it's use as max temps threaten to be breached. It would also force pilots to watch their temps and pressures as it was in reality - more immersion from my point of view.