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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
3 hours ago15 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


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
May 75 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
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