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Hardpoint: Cloud Obscured Air-to-Ground Tips for DCS World

How many times have I watched wingmen and flight leads die because of cloud-fueled impatience? When a thick cloud deck throws off an...

First Impressions: DCS de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI by Eagle Dynamics

Santiago Cuberos

5 days ago
3 min

First Impressions: DCS de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI by Eagle Dynamics

Our first impressions of DCS' Wooden Wonder, the Mosquito FB Mk.VI as of its Early Access launch.

Conflicts: Comanche Leaves Early Access with Content Doubling Game Mode

Aaron Mendoza

Sep 15
4 min

Conflicts: Comanche Leaves Early Access with Content Doubling Game Mode

The newest entry in the Comanche combat helicopter series has completed its early access period. It has "landed" as a full-game release...

Interview: Flashpoint Studios, Developer of 'Aggressor'

Aaron Mendoza

Sep 10
7 min

Interview: Flashpoint Studios, Developer of 'Aggressor'

It has been roughly six weeks since 'Aggressor' began its early access period. During that time this visually striking lowpoly arcade...

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Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special

TaskForce23

Aug 31
12 min

Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special

A translated summary with commentary of Ace Combat's 25th anniversary live special.

Overview: DCS F-86F Saber by Eagle Dynamics

Santiago Cuberos

Jul 31
4 min

Overview: DCS F-86F Saber by Eagle Dynamics

An overview of a 1950's legend as it is portrayed in DCS World.

Review: IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK by Team Fusion Simulations

Santiago Cuberos

Sep 5, 2020
11 min

Review: IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK by Team Fusion Simulations

A complete review of the new expansion for IL-2 Cliffs of Dover, IL-2 Desert Wings TOBRUK.

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Aaron Mendoza

a day ago
8 min

Hardpoint: Cloud Obscured Air-to-Ground Tips for DCS World

How many times have I watched wingmen and flight leads die because of cloud-fueled impatience? When a thick cloud deck throws off an...

Aaron Mendoza

Sep 15
4 min

Conflicts: Comanche Leaves Early Access with Content Doubling Game Mode

The newest entry in the Comanche combat helicopter series has completed its early access period. It has "landed" as a full-game release...

Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat

T.J. "Millie" Archer

Sep 7
4 min

Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat

An analytical look at the STDM (Standard Missile) from Ace Combat and its IRL counterparts.

Falcon BMS 4.35: The sim that just keeps on giving

Santiago Cuberos

Sep 3
6 min

Falcon BMS 4.35: The sim that just keeps on giving

Let's have a talk about one of the most iconic flight sim experiences out there: Falcon BMS!

TaskForce23

Aug 31
12 min

Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special

A translated summary with commentary of Ace Combat's 25th anniversary live special.

Overview: DCS C-130J-30 "Hercules" Mod and its place inside DCS: World

Santiago Cuberos

Aug 27
4 min

Overview: DCS C-130J-30 "Hercules" Mod and its place inside DCS: World

A quick overview of the only heavy-lift cargo aircraft currently available for DCS World!

Torpedoes: Mid-ranged Sledgehammers of Star Wars Squadrons

Aaron Mendoza

Aug 25
4 min

Torpedoes: Mid-ranged Sledgehammers of Star Wars Squadrons

As this unexpected Star Wars first-person space dogfighter nears one year since its release, the combat style is still firmly within...

Skyward's DCS World Livery/Skin Creation Guide

Santiago Cuberos

Aug 21
9 min

Skyward's DCS World Livery/Skin Creation Guide

A beginner-friendly guide to livery creation for DCS: World!

Enhanced Reality System: Augmented Reality Flight Assists in Tom Clancy's HAWX

Aaron Mendoza

Aug 14
6 min

Enhanced Reality System: Augmented Reality Flight Assists in Tom Clancy's HAWX

On April 3rd, 2008, the last thing anyone expected from the Tom Clancy brand was a combat focused arcade flight simulator. With well...

P-47D Thunderbolt: A comparison across simulators

Santiago Cuberos

Aug 6
6 min

P-47D Thunderbolt: A comparison across simulators

A comparison between two simulators on how they depicted this legendary warbird!

Aaron Mendoza

Jul 28
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Curious Case of PICO-8 Flying

I was vaguely reminded of something during a discussion about childhood flight games and sims. A classic "what sparked your interest in...

IL-2 Great Battles: A look in Virtual Reality

Santiago Cuberos

Jul 23
3 min

IL-2 Great Battles: A look in Virtual Reality

A look at the VR component of IL-2 Great Battles!

Flight Sim Expo: Getting Familiar With FSE via Video From Yesteryear

Aaron Mendoza

Jul 20
2 min

Flight Sim Expo: Getting Familiar With FSE via Video From Yesteryear

As Flight Sim Expo (FSE) 2021 draws near, anticipation for the event continues to build. With many well-known exhibitors, speakers, and...

The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Aaron Mendoza

Jul 13
7 min

The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

In case you have not noticed, clouds are sort of the "big thing" in simulated flight recently. The once taken for granted masses of water...

Aaron Mendoza

Jul 6
4 min

Tactical Air Combat Tournament 21-1

Digital Combat Simulator World has a broad player base from weekend fliers to professional-style military simulation enthusiasts. As...

Aaron Mendoza

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An Honest-to-Goodness Sky Odyssey

I never once remember seeing Sky Odyssey advertised or for sale. As someone who grew up playing just about every flight game and flight...

Azure Domain Pitches Aircraft Performance and Firepower Variety

Aaron Mendoza

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4 min

Azure Domain Pitches Aircraft Performance and Firepower Variety

Something arcade flight games have always had to struggle with is the number of weapons and customizations an aircraft should be allowed...

F-35B Flight Simulator: Example of Realistic VRChat Aviation

Aaron Mendoza

Jun 12
5 min

F-35B Flight Simulator: Example of Realistic VRChat Aviation

The ever-advancing VRChat aviation community continues forward. As mentioned in our previous articles on this subject, the worlds vary in...

DCS Flaming Cliffs 3: Legacy and the future of non-clickable cockpits

Santiago Cuberos

May 25
5 min

DCS Flaming Cliffs 3: Legacy and the future of non-clickable cockpits

An opinion about non-clickable aircraft in DCS: World and their future.

Aaron Mendoza

May 22
7 min

Ace Combat: Remembering The Last Ace

Back in 2011, the announcement of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (ACAH) shook up the Ace Combat series in a way that impacted it deeply. A...

Strike Fighters 2: A great sim-lite example

Santiago Cuberos

May 18
3 min

Strike Fighters 2: A great sim-lite example

Strike Fighters 2 is one hell of a sim-lite gem, but it seems as if this genre is long past its prime.

SP-34R: Bold Project Wingman Design Choice

Aaron Mendoza

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4 min

SP-34R: Bold Project Wingman Design Choice

When your aircraft is carrying an excess of 60 or more missiles while casually afterburning well above Mach 2, you know it's flight...

Opinion: Confessions from a DCS Hornet Main

Aaron Mendoza

May 8
4 min

Opinion: Confessions from a DCS Hornet Main

The honest opinion of a Hornet only pilot after realizing the truth.

Aero Dancing: Game Console Air Show Training and Performing

Aaron Mendoza

May 1
5 min

Aero Dancing: Game Console Air Show Training and Performing

The elegance of flying a tight formation with multiple aircraft in front of a crowd of thousands is something that takes a long time to...

GroundFall: Taking Note of This in Development Bush Flight Simulator

Aaron Mendoza

Apr 20
4 min

GroundFall: Taking Note of This in Development Bush Flight Simulator

Enjoying a beautiful sunset was a nice prize for surviving a contentious landing that involved dodging trees and colliding with large...

Santiago Cuberos

Apr 16
5 min

First Impressions of DCS World 2.7

After months of waiting, the much awaited 2.7 update for DCS: World finally dropped on April 14th following a couple of delays.

VTOL VR: Hands-on Flight Controls Feel Just Right

Aaron Mendoza

Apr 13
5 min

VTOL VR: Hands-on Flight Controls Feel Just Right

The greatest strength of VTOL VR remains in the hands of its pilots. From the title screen to the shutdown of an aircraft after a...

DCS: World's newcomer experience and how to improve it

Santiago Cuberos

Apr 10
6 min

DCS: World's newcomer experience and how to improve it

An opinion piece about the current newcomer experience in DCS World and how it could be improved.

Feature Complete DCS World Module Review

Aaron Mendoza

Apr 1
1 min

Feature Complete DCS World Module Review

The first review of a feature complete DCS World module written by Ribbon-Blue.

VRChat Aviation Events and Organizations Reach New Heights

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VRChat Aviation Events and Organizations Reach New Heights

March 2021 should be marked down as the month VRChat (VRC) aviation reached a new height. This month had multiple aviation events and...

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Enhanced Reality System: Augmented Reality Flight Assists in Tom Clancy's HAWX

P-47D Thunderbolt: A comparison across simulators

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The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Tactical Air Combat Tournament 21-1

An Honest-to-Goodness Sky Odyssey

Azure Domain Pitches Aircraft Performance and Firepower Variety

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DCS: World's newcomer experience and how to improve it

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Free, full-fidelity module for DCS World