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Indie Highlight 003: Nova Squadron, Supermaneuver
The third entry introduces the still in early development game Supermaneuver and checks in with Nova Squadron following update 0.4.0.

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
3 days ago11 min read


After Burner Climax: An Arcade Swan Song
Let's reminisce about a game that gets your blood pumping: Afterburner Climax! Too bad you can't buy it anymore, though.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
6 days ago5 min read


Soaring Free: Freeware Gliders for MSFS 2020
Soaring along ridges and through thermals is some of the best fun you can have in MSFS 2020 - join us as we take a look at a collection of glider add-ons you can try out without spending a dime!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Aug 913 min read


Skyward Summer 2025 Sitrep
Details about website upkeep, new user interfaces, new webpages and other important updates.

Skyward Staff
Aug 62 min read


VRChat: BlackCats - Maritime Interdictor by 5Sori
BlackCats: Maritime Interdictor by 5Sori is a solid example of a PVE flight experience in VRChat. Board a PBY-5 Catalina and search for the enemy at sea.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 26 min read


G-Rebels (Games Forged In Germany 2025 Demo)
Thoughts on the July 2025 demo for G-Rebels by Reakktor Games.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 307 min read


Indie Highlight 002: Aggressors F.A.C., Modern Jet Fighters Online
The second post in our newest series is the start of collaboration with Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen.

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Jul 2612 min read


Arcade Archives Air Combat 22: A Deeper Dive
A long-time Ace Combat fan experiencing Air Combat 22 for the first time thanks to the July 2025 console release.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Jul 236 min read


Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen Joins Indie Highlight Flight Game Series
Producer and co-writer of Project Wingman turned indie flight game producer joins the Indie Highlight Series.

Skyward Staff
Jul 212 min read


Flying the new AH-6 in VTOL VR!
We flew the AH-6 mod for VTOL VR, here are our first impressions!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 193 min read


Dancing Wings: Aerobatic Aspirations
Aerobatic flight simulators are a rarity. We take a look at what is available for this new in development indie game and give our thoughts on its spiritual predecessors and potential future.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 164 min read


Star Wars X-Wing Alliance Upgrade: Make old new again, because it’s not like we’ve had a choice.
Let's take a look at X-Wing Alliance Upgrade, Star Wars' classic title brought to the modern era.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Jul 124 min read


Flight Sim Expo 2025 in Review
An extensive account of attending the FSE 2025 from the point of view of an attendee. From travel to walking the expo floor.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 915 min read


"The Road to Ace Combat": Looking back at Air Combat 22
A translation of an April 14th, 2019 GameSpark interview that sheds light on the transition from Air Combat 22 to the Ace Combat series.

TaskForce23
Jul 233 min read


A Story in a Storyless Game: Encounter With an Enemy Ace in Strike Fighters 2
Sometimes, stories come out of unexpected places - such as a game without one! Join us as we dive into a flight sim storytelling of a memorable campaign in Strike Fighters 2.

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Jun 2115 min read


Colibri Dogfight Tournament in Review
As we put this VRChat event behind us to focus on the future, we would like to have one last review of the event.

Skyward Staff
Jun 187 min read


ScrapWings (Steam Next Fest June 2025 Demo)
The Steam Next Fest June 2025 demo for ScrapWings by AmadeusCraft shows a slice of what the solo developer is trying to achieve. With a semi-open world concept, dedicated story missions and collecting scrap to create items, the game has potential.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 116 min read


Scramble: Dornier Do 17, New Game Mechanics
The introduction of Dornier Do 17 comes with new game mechanics revolving around the implementation of bombers and fighter reinforcements.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 75 min read


FlightSimExpo Reveals Final Floorplan & Exhibitor List 2025
Flight Sim Expo has revealed its final floorplan and exhibitor list for June 2025. Take a look and plan ahead for your visit!

Skyward Staff
Jun 43 min read


The Dragonfly: From Paper to Reality in VRChat
A look into the development of the SW-201, Skyward FM's first original aircraft for VRChat Aviation.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
May 2812 min read


DFC x Skyward Partnership, May 2025 Colibri Tournament
Starting May 26th, 2025, Skyward Flight Media and VRC Dogfight Central have entered a partnership to host more aviation tournaments and other aviation focused events in VRChat.

Skyward Staff
May 264 min read


What Made Ace Combat Infinity So Good?
As we remember Ace Combat Infinity’s 11th anniversary, it’s hard not to feel a sense of nostalgia - of yearning for something we lost along the way. Let's discuss what made Ace Combat Infinity to good.

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
May 219 min read


Indie Highlight 001: Series Start
The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 177 min read


The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 147 min read
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