Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aegis Ashore: Ace Combat 7 Air Defense Boss
A relatively unknown bastion of air defense, as seen in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Sep 13
- 3 min
PUD-J5A: PS2 VR Headset for Flight Gaming
Remembering and wishing for a retro 21-year-old VR headset for PS2!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Sep 6
- 4 min
Frontiers Reach: Warmap's Place in the Game
Our thoughts on the Warmap mode in Frontiers Reach; an open-ended galactic scale conflict.
Caio "Hueman" Barreto
- Sep 2
- 6 min
DCS World Mission Editor: Secondary Explosion Effects
In this entry of our DCS World Mission Editor series, we'll take a look at making secondary explosion effects for your missions!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Aug 26
- 4 min
DCS World: Choosing your Aircraft, the Smart Way
New modules are coming to DCS World, but is your wallet ready for them? Let's see if your hangar really needs a new aircraft or not!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Skycadia: Utilizing Chaos
In Skycadia one of the greatest strategies is using the enemy's weapons against them! Take advantage of the chaos.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Aug 19
- 2 min
DCS World OV-10A Bronco: Glory in Simplicity
It might be a simple plane, but the OV-10A in DCS World is an experience unlike any other.
T.J. "Millie" Archer
- Aug 16
- 7 min
The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?
The X-02 Wyvern from Ace Combat is a fictional aircraft that "feels" realistic, but is a switchblade wing fighter really feasible?
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Aug 12
- 5 min
DCS World Mission Editor: Mobile Air Defense Convoys
The start of a new series focused on DCS mission editing. We discuss using mobile air defense convoys to surprise players in combat.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Aug 6
- 2 min
The Satisfaction of Livery Creation in DCS World
A short opinion piece on how satisfying livery creation can be for DCS World aircraft models.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Ace Combat 7: Playing with the Fog of War
A short summary and opinion of one of the least appreciated missions in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jul 29
- 2 min
DCS World A-4E-C: Revisiting an Old Friend
A short revisit of DCS World's most impressive mod: The Community A-4E-C
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jul 26
- 4 min
Nuclear Option: SFB-81 Darkreach Strike Bomber
Player controlled bombers in flight games and sims are uncommon. We take a look at how Nuclear Option presents these platforms.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jul 19
- 5 min
VRChat Aviation: Addressing the Aircraft Model Predicament
Proactive changes to secure the future of this aviation platform While I haven't mentioned it here on Skyward Flight Media in quite some...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jul 15
- 3 min
F-4B/C Phantom II Mod for DCS World by VSN: Update Preview!
An important update for the DCS World F-4B/C mod by VSN is fast approaching, let's take a look!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jul 12
- 6 min
Flight Sim Expo 2023: Our Perspective
Our personal perspective of Flight Sim Expo 2023.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Revitalizing a Classic: Playing Ace Combat Zero on the Steam Deck
Let's take a look at PS2 emulation on the Steam Deck, specifically Ace Combat Zero!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jun 28
- 3 min
MSFS 2024: Bringing Purpose to Flight with Pilot Lifestyles
The option to choose a career in aviation will bring purpose and direction to MSFS 2024.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Overview: DCS MH-60R Sea Hawk Mod by Tanuki44
A quick overview of the MH-60R Sea Hawk for DCS World by Tanuki44!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jun 14
- 4 min
At Skies' Edge: The First Update
The first considerable update to a game that reappeared from obscurity The reception of At Skies' Edge was unexpected, even by its...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- May 27
- 4 min
Exciting Upcoming Mods for DCS World!
Let's take a look at some of the most exciting community modding projects that are on their way to DCS World!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 24
- 5 min
DCS F/A-18C Hornet: The King of Stand-Off Attack
The F/A-18C Hornet is the king of stand-off attack in DCS World. Here's why!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- May 20
- 3 min
ARMA 3: The Thrill of Tactical Insertions
A short article about helicopter operations in Arma 3!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 17
- 5 min
Ace Combat: Beyond Visual Range Engagements
Thoughts on beyond visual range combat in Ace Combat; a series focused on close range dogfights.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 13
- 4 min
DCS World: Dying for the "Perfect Shot"
An opinion piece that discusses the concept of getting the "perfect shot" Digital Combat Simulator and the problems with pursuing it.
Skyward Staff
- May 10
- 6 min
DCS World F-15E Strike Eagle: What We Know so Far and Our Thoughts
Let's talk about the upcoming F-15E Strike Eagle for DCS World, its capabilities, limitations and what we will be able to do at launch!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- May 6
- 6 min
P-47D Thunderbolt: A comparison across simulators
A comparison between two simulators on how they depicted this legendary warbird!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 3
- 4 min
At Skies' Edge: Stealth Dropped Flight Game
Our thoughts on At Skies' Edge, shadow dropped indie flight game from 2017 suddenly reappearing in 2023.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Rediscovering the JF-17 in DCS World
A revisit of DCS World's most modern eastern aircraft: the JF-17 by Deka Ironworks!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Apr 12
- 3 min
DCS MB-339: Accidental Purchase, Genuine Interest
Accidentally bought the MB-339 for DCS World? I guess it is time to see what it has in store and learn something while I'm at it!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Apr 5
- 2 min
The satisfying frustration of Air-to-Air Refueling in DCS World
A short piece about air-to-air refueling in DCS World.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Mar 18
- 4 min
DCS World: Oops, All Aces
Consider this a reminder to check your old DCS missions for large amounts of Ace pilots that are now overwhelming the gameplay experience.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Mar 15
- 2 min
OASES: 'Kaleidoscopic Elegiac Flyscape'
A well-wish to someone they never knew, OASES is more of a "flight experience" than a "flight game.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Mar 11
- 7 min
The Reign of a Bug and a Snake: How the F/A-18C and the F-16CM dominate DCS World
An opinion as to why these two modules, which are icons of aviation, have become staples of DCS World and a common sight in every server.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Mar 8
- 3 min
Air Conflicts: Flawed Head Tracking
A thoughtful addition to the Air Conflicts series with a rough execution. Very much like the series itself.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Mar 4
- 6 min
Flying the F-86F Sabre in Enigma's Cold War Server for DCS World
A story about how the oldest aircraft can still beat everyone in Enigma's Cold War Server for DCS World.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Feb 22
- 5 min
Zero Profit Margins: The High Praise and Low Sales of Ace Combat Zero
A critical look at the most influential yet financially unsuccessful Ace Combat game: Ace Combat Zero.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Feb 18
- 12 min
The Dragonfly: From Paper to Reality in VRChat
A look into the development of the Dragonfly, an original aircraft for VRChat Aviation.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Feb 15
- 3 min
The Brew Barons: Expanding the Open World
Development of The Brew Barons towards its full release continues. We discuss how its open world continues to expand.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Creator Highlight: Showtime112
Highlighting a creator using Digital Combat Simulator and War Thunder to present historical air combat from around the world.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jan 28
- 3 min
DCS World: Buddy Bombing!
An uncommon tactic for helping wingmen that have lost situational awareness get their laser guided bombs on target. Form up, pickle now!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jan 18
- 4 min
PICO-8: Combat Chopper
No longer satisfied with occasionally roaming around on the website, I recently made the plunge and purchased a PICO-8 "fantasy game...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jan 14
- 2 min
The joy of flying the Scooter in DCS
A short opinion piece about how enjoyable the A-4E is to fly!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jan 7
- 4 min
How to Get Started in DCS World for Free in 2023
A small guide as to how to get started in DCS for free in 2023!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Apache Air Assault: Presentation of Ranged Combat
An analysis of Apache: Air Assault's reasonable presentation of ranged combat using radar, sensors and FLIR and more.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Dec 28, 2022
- 5 min
Ace Combat: Player-Controlled Strategic Bombers
A retrospective piece discussing the era of player controlled strategic bombers in the Ace Combat series.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Dec 24, 2022
- 1 min
The SK60B mod for DCS World is OUT!
The Sk60B mod developed by BAAS Dynamics is finally out! Merry Christmas everyone!
Skyward Staff
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Flight Sim Expo 2023 Registration Begins December 17th, Skyward Discount Code
Registration for Flight Sim Expo 2023 begins on December 17th. 10% discount code available. Read for more information.
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