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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
5 days ago5 min read


Aviassembly Revisited: A Journey of Redemption
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!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
May 49 min read


The DCS Community was heard: The F-5E Livery Competition Boycott
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~!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 303 min read


Aerofly FS: Decent Flight Sim on the Nintendo Switch?
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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 234 min read


I Want to be Excited About the DCS Cold War Germany Map – But I'm Not
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.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 193 min read


Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Death by Name Association?
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....

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 167 min read


Nuclear Option Mission: Sand Castle
Our first mission for Nuclear Option by Shockfront Studios is out now!

Skyward Staff
Apr 123 min read


VTOL VR Mission: Operation Flame Serpent
Operation Boitatá (Flame Serpent) is the first original mission from Skyward Flight Media created for VTOL VR by Boundless Dynamics.

Skyward Staff
Apr 23 min read


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

Skyward Staff
Mar 293 min read


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

Skyward Staff
Mar 275 min read


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
Mar 225 min read


Scramble: Battle of Britain - Surviving Squadron Leader
The reality of war is the burden of loss of life. Even when you do "everything right" a life can be lost in seconds.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 209 min read


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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 157 min read


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

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 83 min read


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

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Mar 55 min read


Register for FlightSimExpo 2025 Now: Rates Increase on March 1
Time to book your tickets for FlightSimExpo! Rates increase March 1st, so there's no better time than now to pick your spot.

Skyward Staff
Feb 282 min read


Pre-Release Interview: Exosky (2025)
A pre-release interview with the indie developer of Exosky shortly before its release on March 7th, 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 2617 min read


War Thunder: The Sim-Lite Killer
War Thunder is extremely popular, but has unknowingly killed a genre of flight games? Let's discuss this.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 203 min read


Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion (2025)
An insightful article about one of the most unusual traditions of virtual and real world aviation. 2025 update.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 1510 min read


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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 127 min read


Skill Check: Nighttime Ops in DCS World, a Flight Journal
DCS World at night can be a scary thing, but we went in after months of not trying it. This is how we did!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 83 min read


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Off to a Rough Start…
This game is still recording a solid “Mixed” review state on Steam. Maybe I should have still listened…

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Feb 510 min read


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

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 13 min read


Exosky 2025 Demo Update
Your favorite (only?) flight game with an AI cat assisting humanity's stellar aviation endeavors is back with one-hell of an update.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 295 min read
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