The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.

Skies Unknown is the first entry in the Ace Combat series to introduce clouds in a way that is both visually stimulating and a game mechanic that directly effects gameplay.

The second map for Nuclear Option features dedicated surface-to-air missile sites that offer a welcome long-range threat to complicate missions.

Aviassembly has come a long way since we looked at its demo last year - follow us as we take a look at what's changed, and why you shouldn't let it slip under your radar!

The DCS Livery Art Group has given the community its first win, successfully boycotting a competition in the name of progress and fairness to all creators~!

A recent work trip demonstrated the value of mobile flight simulator to this writer. Aerofly FS is a known flight simulator with an unexpected port to the Nintendo Switch. Does it compromise itself to run on this console? Read about our initial flights with this simulator.

The most exciting map for DCS World just got released, but I am not excited about it. Why is that? Let's explore this a bit deeper.

Being alive for a while gives the privilege of perspective if you pay attention close enough Let us go off of the beaten path for a bit....

Our first mission for Nuclear Option by Shockfront Studios is out now!

Skyward Night Flight is the second non-combat, general aviation world created by Cubeboy featuring an original Skyward aircraft.

2025 marks our 5th anniversary here at SkywardFM~! Here are some of our thoughts, from some of the main team members.

A critical look at the most influential yet financially unsuccessful Ace Combat game: Ace Combat Zero.

The reality of war is the burden of loss of life. Even when you do "everything right" a life can be lost in seconds.

Test Pilots by Sacchan, the original VRChat Aviation world, has been the most popular VRCA world since the beginning. Join us for a visit.

The F-16C mod for VTOL VR is amazing! Here are our thoughts after trying it out.

Okay, dead honest—my first impressions when I saw the first screenshots of this game were “what kinda blatant Ace Combat ripoff am I...

Time to book your tickets for FlightSimExpo! Rates increase March 1st, so there's no better time than now to pick your spot.

War Thunder is extremely popular, but has unknowingly killed a genre of flight games? Let's discuss this.

An insightful article about one of the most unusual traditions of virtual and real world aviation. 2025 update.

Thanks to an offer from its developer, two Skyward writers try Mirage: A Biplane Adventure during Steam Couch CO-OP Fest February 2025.

DCS World at night can be a scary thing, but we went in after months of not trying it. This is how we did!

This game is still recording a solid “Mixed” review state on Steam. Maybe I should have still listened…

Ace Combat 5 shaped the way for all future games in the franchise. Was this for good or bad? Let's talk about it!

Your favorite (only?) flight game with an AI cat assisting humanity's stellar aviation endeavors is back with one-hell of an update.

DCS World 2025 and Beyond gave us a lot to think about, let's get into it~!

A shoutout from a certified Ace Combat Enjoyer to Nassault, a professional video game cinematographer.

Here is how to get started in DCS for free in 2024!

Our introduction to the quad proprotor VTOL tactical airlifter you did not know Nuclear Option needed.

VTOL VR is the pinnacle of accessible virtual reality immersion, and the best flight experience you can have in VR.

A preview of the second publicly available Skyward Original mission as it nears completion.

Project Wingman 2.0 is OUT, and it comes with the release of its DLC: Frontline 59. Let's check it out!

The VTOL VR representation of the ADM-160J MALD provides a decent virtual reality portrayal of this decoy without adhering to 1:1 accuracy.

An unusual aerobatic game backed with a well documented flight model. AI cats, fantastical worlds and risky maneuvers ahead.

This WW2 world is one of the best flight experiences in VRChat this year, let's check it out!

A signature part of GroundFall bush flight simulator is the survival game mechanics. However, its recent major update now makes it optional.

DCS World has come a long way these past years, let's reflect a bit about this journey through these digital skies.

It might be a simple plane, but the OV-10A in DCS World is an experience unlike any other.

Ground forces in this flight sim lite have been revamped thanks to rebalanced armor values, weapon values and more.

Are you new to DCS World, but you do not know where to start? Then the F-5E Tiger II is your answer, here's why!

We tried out Aviassembly's newest demo, here is our descent into madness!

Out now! Our thoughts on the new large update for this F-14A Tomcat focused VRChat aviation world.

Are helicopters any fun in DCS World? To us, they are. Here are all the reasons why!

A quick look at flight focused titles from this September 2024 game festival.

What will happen if you implement a battle-royal encroaching circle in a VRChat dogfight tournament? Let's find out~

Pushing the humble DCS MB-339A into nap of the earth combat sorties during mission testing.

Improved surface-to-air missile AI in DCS 2.9.6 means renewed ADM-141 TALD tactics to defeat them.

The 'Carrier Duel' mission in Nuclear Option is a solid introduction to fleet carrier warfare for the game.

Is it true that explosives do not pack a punch in DCS World? Let's find out!