[P/O W. 'Moggy' Cattermole]

i also do that, but i am wondering how to brake the left and right wheels separately in order to turn easier. sometimes the using just the rudder doesn't cut it. is it possible to even do this in IL-2? i was under the impression that you could. does anyone know?

For taxiing on a multi engined aircraft, I'll set the all engines to 30% and then deselect the left ones. I can then increase or decrease power to the right set. If I want to turn right, I reduce power on the right hand engines, while turning with the rudder as well of course. If I want the plane to turn left, I apply full left rudder, and increase power past 30% to the right engines. You brake as and when needed, to aid turning and keep the speed down. To taxi in a straight line, you need only keep the right engines at the same setting as the left, i.e. about 30%, and you steer it a bit with the rudder as needed. 30% power should ensure that if you keep the brakes off long enough, the plane can taxi at about 25-30mph, which can climb higher still; you can use the brakes to keep it down to a comfortable 20-25mph.

This makes up for not being able to brake left or right wheels only.