Ticket prices increase on March 1st, 2026. More than 40 exhibitors have been confirmed. Grinnelli Designs presents the Combat Arena and more!

A week of flying! From February 23rd to March 2nd @ 10:00 AM PST (UTC-8) there are new flight game demos available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.

The Dynamic Mission System of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation is not a vital part of the flight arcade genre, but it is a good example of a tool to give players more situational awareness during large-scale battles.

A veteran of the flight sim lite genre from back in the day gives his thoughts on the return of F-22: Air Dominance Fighter.

We tried one of the most unique VR space flight experiences, Tinker Pilot. Build your own cockpit with replica hardware, and make your own cockpit layouts!

We interview Dimitar Stoyanov, the indie game developer who created Bush 1022. We discuss his hobbies, journey into game development and Bush 1022 itself.

Variety of aircraft is often a core element of flight games. The big question is always: how does someone get access to all those aircraft? Blue Sky Aces by Curious Dog Games uses a time progression system that makes aircraft available in game as they became available in World War I.

With the sudden return of this game comes an important message from the developer that any developer should take note of.

Exosky is better than ever after a few considerable updates to its gameplay. With refinement to flight model, new peripheral support and more, we take to the simulated skies and see what has been going on.

From the same developer as VTOL VR, Jetborne Racing hasn't received an update in 4 and a half years. What happened?

The EF-24G is the electromagnetic maestro of electronic warfare in VTOL VR by Boundless Dynamics. We discuss its capabilities and its place in VTOL VR.

Join a wonderfully fantastical experience in VRChat Aviation! Fantasy Vehicle World brings aircraft to the realm of magic and fiction!

An upcoming indie flight game focused on seaplanes gets the writer thinking about the difference between flying an aircraft and operating an aircraft.

We start 2026 by catching up with an indie World War II flight sim lite we have never covered before.

Discuss the ever building presence of Ace Combat 3 appearing in more modern Ace Combat games. Could this resurgence lead to a reasonable remake?

Our key takeaways on Nuclear Option Update 0.32.

The biggest aircraft ever released for Digital Combat Simulator, the C-130J, is a wonderfully complex module. Let's talk about it.

Thoughts on Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with three decades of context from two life-long fans of the series.

Tickets on sale December 14th, hotel information available, registration for exhibitors and sponsors.

This helicopter focused indie flight game simcade is a non-combat experience that prioritizes rotary-wing operations in a well-rounded setting.

We take a look at one of the most unique DCS multiplayer experiences out there: Rotorheads. A community focused on helicopters, tactical action and teamwork.

A short but sweet overview of the newest top-tier premium for War Thunder, the Venezuelan Su-30MK2. But is it good that getting to top-tier has a price?

With an important announcement from Honeycomb Aeronautical, we discuss the three current and upcoming gamepad style aviation-flight controllers from MeridianGMT, Yawman and Honeycomb Aeronautical.

Additionally, organizers announced that sponsor and exhibitor registration has begun. Flight sim developers of all sizes are encouraged to see how they can support the show.