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SATAL: Studying Air Combat Tactics from DCS Competitors
Cheering, jeering and learning from competitors fighting their hardest The first week of the 2021 season for the Squadron Air to Air...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 20, 20214 min read


IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK: Updates, VR and Great Developer Initiative!
Let's catch up with the development of IL-2 Desert Wings-TOBRUK!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 16, 20213 min read


Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
A look at Vertical Strike Endless Challenge!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 12, 20215 min read


Opinion: DCS World's Multiplayer Dependence
An opinion piece about the multiplayer dependence that DCS World has in its current state.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 8, 20214 min read


First Impression: Manta (Steam Next Fest 2021 Demo)
Seamlessly transitioning between high-flying dogfights and deep-sea battles is not something I thought would mix well. I can vaguely...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 5, 20215 min read


Flight Sim Expo 2021: Seminar Highlights
The post-event impression of Flight Sim Expo 2021 is impactful. Though Skyward staff was unable to travel in person to the event because...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 1, 20215 min read


Honeycomb Aeronautical announces new hardware and Xbox Hub at Flight Sim Expo 2021
A summary of the new products announced by Honeycomb during their FSE 2021 presentation.

Skyward Staff
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Hardpoint: Cloud Obscured Air-to-Ground Tips for DCS World
How many times have I watched wingmen and flight leads die because of cloud-fueled impatience? When a thick cloud deck throws off an...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 22, 20218 min read


First Impressions: DCS de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI by Eagle Dynamics
Our first impressions of DCS' Wooden Wonder, the Mosquito FB Mk.VI as of its Early Access launch.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Sep 18, 20213 min read


Conflicts: Comanche Leaves Early Access with Content Doubling Game Mode
The latest entry in the Comanche combat helicopter series has completed its early access period. The full release of Comanche was made...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 15, 20214 min read


Interview: Flashpoint Studios, Developer of 'Aggressor'
It has been roughly six weeks since 'Aggressor' began its early access period. During that time this visually striking lowpoly arcade...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 10, 20217 min read


Analysis: The Standard Missile in Ace Combat
An analytical look at the STDM (Standard Missile) from Ace Combat and its IRL counterparts.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Sep 7, 20214 min read


Falcon BMS 4.35: The sim that just keeps on giving
Let's have a talk about one of the most iconic flight sim experiences out there: Falcon BMS!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Sep 3, 20216 min read


Translation/Analysis: Ace Combat 25th Anniversary Reflection Special
A translated summary with commentary of Ace Combat's 25th anniversary live special.

TaskForce23
Aug 31, 202112 min read


Mini-update: 4K Followers Update Post and state of the Website!
We would like to thank everyone who has followed us on Twitter, regardless if you have been following us since the Project Lighthouse...

Skyward Staff
Aug 30, 20212 min read


Torpedoes: Mid-ranged Sledgehammers of Star Wars Squadrons
As this unexpected Star Wars first-person space dogfighter nears one year since its release, the combat style is still firmly within...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 24, 20214 min read


SIMPLE 2000 Vol. 117 The Zero Fighter
Review of a relatively unknown budget flight arcade game with a quirky representation of World War II air combat.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 18, 20218 min read


August 2021 Giveaway Winners Announced
The winners of the August 2021 giveaway have been announced!

Skyward Staff
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Enhanced Reality System: Augmented Reality Flight Assists in Tom Clancy's HAWX
On April 3rd, 2008, the last thing anyone expected from the Tom Clancy brand was a combat focused arcade flight simulator. With well...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 14, 20216 min read


August 2021 Giveaway
From August 9th through August 16th, 2021, we will be having our second giveaway of the year. With Skyward Flight Media planning to...

Skyward Staff
Aug 9, 20211 min read


First Impression: Aggressor (Early Access Launch)
In the past few weeks, media of a shiny low poly flight shooter has been particularly eye-catching. 'Aggressor' advertises itself as a...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 3, 20214 min read


Curious Case of PICO-8 Flying
I was vaguely reminded of something during a discussion about childhood flight games and sims. A classic "what sparked your interest in...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 28, 20213 min read


IL-2 Great Battles: A look in Virtual Reality
A look at the VR component of IL-2 Great Battles!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 23, 20213 min read


Flight Sim Expo: Getting Familiar With FSE via Video From Yesteryear
As Flight Sim Expo (FSE) 2021 draws near, anticipation for the event continues to build. With many well-known exhibitors, speakers, and...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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