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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 17, 20257 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 14, 20257 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 7, 20255 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 4, 20259 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 30, 20253 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 23, 20254 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 19, 20253 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 16, 20257 min read


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

Skyward Staff
Apr 12, 20253 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 29, 20253 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 27, 20255 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 22, 20255 min read
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