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FlightSimExpo 2026 Debrief
A complete write up of the FlightSimExpo 2026 experience from the POV of a general attendee and media partner of the event.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
18 hours ago21 min read


Fly Now! Steam Next Fest June 2026 Flight Game Demos
Steam Next Fest June 2026 has started! We are suggesting indie flight games demo for you to try! While these are not all the flight games available these are the ones that we found interesting as a first impression. Go flying this week!

Skyward Staff
4 days ago3 min read


Ace Combat 8: June 2026 Report
A deep dive into the burst of Ace Combat 8 content that started at Sony State of Play 2026. Article to be updated throughout June 2026.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 721 min read


FSExpo 2026: New Combat Arena Details
The Combat Arena at FlightSimExpo 2026 seems to be flying under the radar. We discuss new insider details about this important event for military aviation at the upcoming event.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 36 min read


Pimax: Two Sides of VRChat
Our collaboration with Pimax starts in a place where every setting is possible. What better place to start? Photography worlds and flight worlds in VRChat.

Skyward Staff
May 308 min read


Grinnelli Designs: Living F-100D
Our next article about Grinnelli Designs and the F-100D Super Sabre hits many subjects. Its immense flight model, access to flying aircraft, new levels of customization and thoughts on where the F-100 will find its place in DCS.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 239 min read


Renaissance of Ace Combat Abandonware
With Ace Combat Infinity and Ace Combat Xi accessible once again in 2026, we take a look at fan run abandonware efforts.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 164 min read


Harvest Skies: Playtest 1.0 Opinion
Harvest Skies is one of the most interesting indie flight games currently in development, and we got to test it! Here are our thoughts.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
May 134 min read


VRChat: DERUTA Air Force 5th Air Festival
We discuss the next big event for VRChat aviation coming on May 17th, 2026 at 21:30 JST. The three hour long DERUTA Air Force 5th Air Festival.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 94 min read


Lakehopper: Bush Delivery Experience
Forming opinions on Lakehopper weeks after its early access release. Treating it as a true flight simulator enhances the experience.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 76 min read


SimplePlanes 2: Open World Collecting
This writer finally "gets it" thanks to the need to explore the SimplePlanes 2 map to find hidden vehicles.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 24 min read


The Simmer Ritual: Mapping Controls on Simulators
Mapping controls in any flight simulator can be a trial by fire for a lot of us. Let's talk about this ritual all of us simmers have to go through.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 303 min read


Thoughts About FlightSimExpo 2026
As Skyward FM starts a new spike in activity, our co-founder thinks on the upcoming FlightSimExpo 2026 and its impact on how he views flight simulation.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 285 min read


Grinnelli Designs: F-100D Developer Blitz
Our first article in a mini-series about the upcoming Grinnelli Designs DCS: F-100D Super Sabre following the release of the official pre-order video trailer.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 259 min read


VRChat Aviation: Hatsukajima Airfield by Hassaku
The Japanese community has always been a cornerstone of VRChat aviation. They were some of the first to make their own models from scratch, organize airshows and even create whole communities around aircraft in VRC. Their worlds have always been extremely well put together, with the only "problem" being their large download sizes. A great world that came out recently from the Japanese side of VRCA is Hatsukajima Airfield by Hassaku. This world is focused exclusively on civili

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 232 min read


Nuclear Option 0.33: Rise of the Alkyon
Nuclear Option 0.33 is out. Let's take a look at the new naval units, loadouts, and the standout AB-4 Alkyon!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 163 min read


At Skies' Edge: Alpha Demo
The return of At Skies' Edge by Mackerel Sky comes in the form of a new public demo after over 530 days since the last demo for this indie flight game was updated. We give our thoughts on the new demo.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 210 min read


Skyward Flight Media: 6th Anniversary
Skyward Flight Media is now 6 years old, let's reflect on what that means for us~!

Skyward Staff
Mar 284 min read


CAS Support: Flying the Falcon in Halo Arma 3
Flying the UH-144 Falcon from Halo in a milsim environment is a blast. Here's our experience~!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 213 min read


Nuclear Option: Limiting Munitions
Limiting munitions in Nuclear Option creates opportunities for players and their NPC allies to run logistics missions and bleed air defenses dry.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 188 min read


Creator Highlight: Tupo's Aviation Channel!
Today, we would like to talk about a content creator that makes sure people know about the past of our flight sim genre: Tupo's Aviation Channel.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 72 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2026
Our thoughts on a handful of indie flight game demos that were available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 46 min read


VRChat Dogfight Central F-100 Tournament!
A great VRChat Aviation community hosted their first major tournament, let's talk about it!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 33 min read


Fly Now! Steam Next Fest February 2026 Flight Game Demos
A week of flying! From February 23rd to March 2nd @ 10:00 AM PST (UTC-8) there are new flight game demos available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.

Skyward Staff
Feb 233 min read


Ace Combat 6: Dynamic Mission System
The Dynamic Mission System of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is not a vital part of the flight arcade genre, but it is a good example of a tool to give players more situational awareness during large-scale battles.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 214 min read


F-22: Air Dominance Fighter (2026 Launch)
A veteran of the flight sim lite genre from back in the day gives his thoughts on the return of F-22: Air Dominance Fighter.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Feb 186 min read


Tinker Pilot: A Cockpit Builder Sim in Early Access!
We tried one of the most unique VR space flight experiences, Tinker Pilot. Build your own cockpit with replica hardware, and make your own cockpit layouts!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 142 min read


Blue Sky Aces: Time Based Unlocks
Variety of aircraft is often a core element of flight games. The big question is always: how does someone get access to all those aircraft? Blue Sky Aces by Curious Dog Games uses a time progression system that makes aircraft available in game as they became available in World War I.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 44 min read


Aggressor: Sudden Return, Valuable Message
With the sudden return of this game comes an important message from the developer that any developer should take note of.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 284 min read


Exosky: In Peak Form
Exosky is better than ever after a few considerable updates to its gameplay. With refinement to flight model, new peripheral support and more, we take to the simulated skies and see what has been going on.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 244 min read


What happened to Jetborne Racing?
From the same developer as VTOL VR, Jetborne Racing hasn't received an update in 4 and a half years. What happened?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 212 min read


Making Mischief: VTOL VR Electronic Warfare in the EF-24G
The EF-24G is the electromagnetic maestro of electronic warfare in VTOL VR by Boundless Dynamics. We discuss its capabilities and its place in VTOL VR.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 148 min read


VRChat Aviation: Fantasy Vehicle World《シルヴィア帝国領》by Symphony
Join a wonderfully fantastical experience in VRChat Aviation! Fantasy Vehicle World brings aircraft to the realm of magic and fiction!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 103 min read


Lakehopper: Flying vs Operating
An upcoming indie flight game focused on seaplanes gets the writer thinking about the difference between flying an aircraft and operating an aircraft.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 75 min read


Sky On Fire: 1940 - Early War Sorties
We start 2026 by catching up with an indie World War II flight sim lite we have never covered before.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 38 min read


Ace Combat 3: Resurgence Towards Revival?
Discuss the ever building presence of Ace Combat 3 appearing in more modern Ace Combat games. Could this resurgence lead to a reasonable remake?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 24, 202510 min read


Nuclear Option: A-19 Brawler, Update 0.32
Our key takeaways on Nuclear Option Update 0.32.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 20, 20257 min read


DCS C-130J: A Beautifully Complex Module
The biggest aircraft ever released for Digital Combat Simulator, the C-130J, is a wonderfully complex module. Let's talk about it.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 19, 20254 min read


Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Announcement Trailer Thoughts
Thoughts on Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with three decades of context from two life-long fans of the series.

Skyward Staff
Dec 13, 202516 min read


Rotor Sim: Whirlybird Adventures
This helicopter focused indie flight game simcade is a non-combat experience that prioritizes rotary-wing operations in a well-rounded setting.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Rotorheads: A unique DCS Multiplayer Server
We take a look at one of the most unique DCS multiplayer experiences out there: Rotorheads. A community focused on helicopters, tactical action and teamwork.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Top Tier in War Thunder has a price: SU-30MK2
A short but sweet overview of the newest top-tier premium for War Thunder, the Venezuelan Su-30MK2. But is it good that getting to top-tier has a price?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 23, 20254 min read


The Era of Handheld Flight Controllers?
With an important announcement from Honeycomb Aeronautical, we discuss the three current and upcoming gamepad style aviation-flight controllers from MeridianGMT, Yawman and Honeycomb Aeronautical.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 19, 20259 min read


FSA Announces new Friday Exhibit Hall Access for FlightSimExpo 2026
Additionally, organizers announced that sponsor and exhibitor registration has begun. Flight sim developers of all sizes are encouraged to see how they can support the show.

Skyward Staff
Nov 18, 20253 min read


VRChat Aviation: Gomasaba Archipelago!
We tried out one of the best civilian flight experiences in VRChat, here are our thoughts!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 15, 20253 min read


First Impressions: SimplePlanes 2 (Demo)
We tested SimplePlanes 2’s public demo - join us as we take a look at this new installment of the classic of airplane building games!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Nov 8, 202512 min read


The Spotlight: Venom Cinematic
Venom Cinematic is one of our favorite Digital Combat Simulator World video content creators.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Ace Combat 04: A Modern Day Retrospective
A critical eye of an Ace Combat series classic. Is the story of AC04 something that still resonates today?

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Nov 1, 202510 min read
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