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Indie Highlight 004: Kirk Woodes, ZhakamiZhako
The fourth entry in the Indie Highlight Series with indie developers Kirk Woodes and ZhakamiZhako.

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Sep 20, 202511 min read


VRChat Aviation: Our Future Plans!
We have been preparing a lot of surprises for the VRChat Aviation audience, and we are ready to announce some of them!

Skyward Staff
Sep 17, 20252 min read


VRChat Aviation: VRC Flight Week 2025
September 12th - 19th, 2025. An official aviation focused event on VRChat made possible by Negentropic, Boeing and the Australian Government.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 13, 20253 min read


GroundFall: Island Hopping
Discussing the shift of setting from Alaskan style terrain to island backcountry flying in this bush flight simulator.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 10, 20254 min read


DCS Mission Editor: SAM Map Appreciation
Two maps in DCS World incorporate new, but simple additions to the map that make it easier to build missions with known air defenses as a backdrop.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 6, 20255 min read


FlightSimExpo Releases 2026 Travel Details
The Flight Sim Association has shared their 2026 travel launch, featuring airfare discounts and our FlightSimExpo hotel rate.

Skyward Staff
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Getting back into DCS World: How hard can it be?
A rusty pilot tries to gain his wings again in DCS World!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 30, 20253 min read


First Impression: Sky Aces (August 2025 Demo)
Our first impression of a scrappy new indie dogfighter with decent AI and a solid amount of detail.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Skywriter Academy: A Gust of Creativity
Skywriter Academy is an intentionally clumsy skywriting game created in just a few days for GMTK Game Jam 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 20, 20253 min read


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
Aug 16, 202511 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
Aug 13, 20255 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 9, 202513 min read


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

Skyward Staff
Aug 6, 20252 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 2, 20256 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 30, 20257 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 26, 202512 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 23, 20256 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 21, 20252 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 19, 20253 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 16, 20254 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 12, 20254 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 9, 202515 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 2, 202533 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 21, 202515 min read
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