This update will be rather short, however since our 2023 Annual Update, we have been extremely busy working on all of our modules.  There really isn’t much to show or talk about, but we grabbed some work-in-progress screenshots from our company chat programs to share.

Early in the year, work began on our older modules.  We decided to start with the Christen Eagle as it’s the easiest.

The artist have remodeled the airframe from cowl to tail, that will be easier on the graphics card.  Areas of significant improvement include the cowl shape & air intake louvers, fuselage panels, and tail section shape.  The wings are ok, but will see slight improvements in the navigation lights’ sizes, and some access hatch details.

Other than the above mentioned, we are going to be releasing a one-piece canopy, along with a 3-blade prop CE2 variant.  Following that, the aircraft will be modified into a full fledged CE1 with an IO-540 6 cylinder engine.

As of now, there is no information if there will be an update price, similar to Eagle Dynamics’ A-10C-II and Ka-50.

We are aware of a few annoying bugs, such as the floating numbers from the radio and fuel gauge.  We do have open support tickets with Eagle Dynamics, and patiently wait until they can attend them.

Work continues on the flight model and R-2800-8W engine performance.  FM tables are being generated and modified as needed to match the performance and flight charts that we have on hand.  Computational Fluid Dynamic data has also been generated to help with creating the tables.  We’ll provide a more in-depth review when we are absolutely ready to show some comparing charts against the actual data.

We also decided to develop some extra items into the Corsair.  The first, are tires with different treads that’ll be optional for livery artists via lua programming.  It includes, Dunlop, Firestone, BF Goodrich and Good Year.  Gun bays are currently under construction and almost finished.

We added more detail on the catapults, in which we hope we’ll have a working bridle system in the future.  Elements of this system include the tensioners, bridle catch claws & cables, and the wood planks that help line up the aircraft (not placed yet).  We know there’ll be questions regarding this and other aspects of carrier operations.  We just can’t simply answer them at this stage, but will make notice once we can.

Our beloved Fishbed, while on break, is not forgotten.  Rest assured work will be started again once our core team has time.  More information can be found in our Summer ’22 update.  Link below:

Despite The Heat, It’ll Be Alright…

More?  Well, work continues on our other two unannounced modules.  Those projects have no affect on our core team, and are progressing nicely as the models are transitioning from making normal maps to starting the animation process.

All-in-all we are working, and working relentlessly towards the Corsair’s completion… and as usual remain patient and be assured all our projects are not dead, forgotten, vaporware, and/or being obtained by other 3rd party developers.

Thank you for the continued support and patience!  We wish everyone to have a fun and safe Summer!

• Magnitude 3 Team