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Mini-Article: The Amazing Data Cartridge of the DCS JF-17 Thunder

Santiago Cuberos

5 days ago
2 min

Mini-Article: The Amazing Data Cartridge of the DCS JF-17 Thunder

A small article about an extremely cool feature included with the DCS JF-17.

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 20
11 min

Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion

An insightful look into one of the traditions of virtual (and real) aviation.

Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation

Santiago Cuberos

Nov 14
5 min

Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation

An opinion article about PPSSPP and how it makes ACX an even better game!

Gyroscope: Intro to Advanced Project Skyscape Controls

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 10
3 min

Gyroscope: Intro to Advanced Project Skyscape Controls

A concept that only a first-person sandbox flight game could execute well. Project Skyscape is a still-in-development game by Flyleap...

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First Impression: Manta (Steam Next Fest 2021 Demo)

Aaron Mendoza

Oct 6
6 min

First Impression: Manta (Steam Next Fest 2021 Demo)

Seamlessly transitioning between high-flying dogfights and deep-sea battles is not something I thought would mix well. I can vaguely...

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.

Santiago Cuberos

Jul 27, 2020
9 min

Skyward's DIY Headtracker Build Guide

A complete guide on how to build a DIY headtracking setup, from start to finish.

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ARTICLES

Santiago Cuberos

5 days ago
2 min

Mini-Article: The Amazing Data Cartridge of the DCS JF-17 Thunder

A small article about an extremely cool feature included with the DCS JF-17.

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 20
11 min

Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion

An insightful look into one of the traditions of virtual (and real) aviation.

Santiago Cuberos

Nov 14
5 min

Ace Combat X: A Classic Enhanced by Emulation

An opinion article about PPSSPP and how it makes ACX an even better game!

Aaron Mendoza

Nov 10
3 min

Gyroscope: Intro to Advanced Project Skyscape Controls

A concept that only a first-person sandbox flight game could execute well. Project Skyscape is a still-in-development game by Flyleap...

Skyward's Updated DCS World Livery/Skin Creation Guide

Santiago Cuberos

Nov 6
12 min

Skyward's Updated DCS World Livery/Skin Creation Guide

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

Over G Fighters: Appreciating Arena Mode

Aaron Mendoza

Oct 30
7 min

Over G Fighters: Appreciating Arena Mode

This opinion is probably a decade and a half late, but Over G Fighters is such an excellent flight-sim lite. When I was forced to notch...

ARMA 3's AH-64D Apache Longbow: the best practice for DCS' upcoming module

Santiago Cuberos

Oct 26
4 min

ARMA 3's AH-64D Apache Longbow: the best practice for DCS' upcoming module

Let's take a look at one of Arma 3's best depictions of this legendary helicopter.

SATAL: Studying Air Combat Tactics from DCS Competitors

Aaron Mendoza

Oct 20
4 min

SATAL: Studying Air Combat Tactics from DCS Competitors

Cheering, jeering and learning from competitors fighting their hardest The first week of the 2021 season for the Squadron Air to Air...

IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK: Updates, VR and Great Developer Initiative!

Santiago Cuberos

Oct 16
3 min

IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK: Updates, VR and Great Developer Initiative!

Let's catch up with the development of IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK!

Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge

Aaron Mendoza

Oct 12
5 min

Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge

A look at Vertical Strike Endless Challenge!

Opinion: DCS World's Multiplayer Dependence

Santiago Cuberos

Oct 8
4 min

Opinion: DCS World's Multiplayer Dependence

An opinion piece about the multiplayer dependence that DCS World has in its current state.

Flight Sim Expo 2021: Seminar Highlights

Aaron Mendoza

Oct 1
5 min

Flight Sim Expo 2021: Seminar Highlights

The post-event impression of Flight Sim Expo 2021 is impactful. Though Skyward staff was unable to travel in person to the event because...

Honeycomb Aeronautical announces new hardware and Xbox Hub at Flight Sim Expo 2021

Skyward Staff

Sep 25
2 min

Honeycomb Aeronautical announces new hardware and Xbox Hub at Flight Sim Expo 2021

A summary of the new products announced by Honeycomb during their FSE 2021 presentation.

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

Aaron Mendoza

Sep 22
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...

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...

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!

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 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...

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
3 min

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

Jun 29
5 min

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

Jun 19
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

May 11
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...

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