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Aggressor: Sudden Return, Valuable Message
With the sudden return of this game comes an important message from the developer that any developer should take note of.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
1 day ago4 min read


Exosky: In Peak Form
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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
5 days ago4 min read


Making Mischief: VTOL VR Electronic Warfare in the EF-24G
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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 148 min read


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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 75 min read


Sky On Fire: 1940 - Early War Sorties
We start 2026 by catching up with an indie World War II flight sim lite we have never covered before.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 38 min read


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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 24, 202510 min read


Nuclear Option: A-19 Brawler, Update 0.32
Our key takeaways on Nuclear Option Update 0.32.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 20, 20257 min read


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

Skyward Staff
Dec 13, 202516 min read


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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Indie Highlight Series: November 2025 Update
An update on the series. Where are we now? How does this work? An invite to flight action game indie developers!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 12, 20253 min read


The Spotlight: Venom Cinematic
Venom Cinematic is one of our favorite Digital Combat Simulator World video content creators.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 6, 20253 min read


500 Releases: A Major Milestone
On October 18th, 2025 Skyward Flight Media posted its 500th website release. We take a moment to look back at some defining moments in the organization's content releases so far.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 29, 20255 min read
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