AeroFlight LIVE - Saipan Airshow 2026
- Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- 29 minutes ago
- 3 min read
July 10th, 2026, 8:00 PM GMT and Jul 11th, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT. An airshow with a summer vibes venue is on the way.
When you imagine airshows they are usually at regional airports or military bases, right? Places where the airspace and surrounding area are already well accustomed to air traffic. Generally, they all follow the same format, right? Airshows that take place in locations that are unusual are memorable for sure. I'll never forget that one time I saw an airshow that took place over a reservoir while I had my feet in the sand.
AeroFlight LIVE has one such virtual airshow in Digital Combat Simulator coming up. It is a two-day schedule of solos and teams, a live DJ, summery beach energy and more.
The upcoming airshow by AeroFlight LIVE is a two-day event being held on the Marianas Map in Digital Combat Simulator World. It will be streamed on their Twitch channel. According to the schedule, which has exact times for each performance, it sounds like a mixture of a standard airshow and something far from the normal fare.
The first day starts on July 10th, 2026 at 8:00 PM GMT is a Beach Party style performance. Filled with teams that were sent an invite by the organization. There is even mention of a live DJ set at a location known as the Micro Beach.
July 10th Performer List
Aerovector Jet Team
EC-135 P2+ Aerial Demonstration
Astro Jet Team
Naval Airpower Demonstration
Live DJ Set + VPACAF
The second day starts on July 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM GMT is the main day of the airshow with at least 11 performances. This part is being done at Saipan International Airport.
July 11th Performer List
Virtual F-15J Demo Team
Solo Tunis
Virtual F-15C Eagle East Demo Team
Skyblazers Reenactment
Virtual F-14 Tomcat Demo Team
Virtual Rhino Demo Team
Swedish Airforce Historic Flight
Virtual PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team
Nightstalkers
Virtual Typhoon Display Team
Rotisserie Thunderchickens
The names of the teams and what is known about them shows a decent variety of aircraft and some special displays. Aggressive solo displays, a Nightsalkers team invokes imagery of dynamic rotary wing operations and who knows what in the world the Rotisserie Thunderchickens are. It sounds like this show is going to provide a decent variety.
Airshow Organization AeroFlight LIVE
Throughout the past decade there have been a few different notable virtual airshow organizations. They have put on some very memorable performances over the years. AeroFlight LIVE was founded by many of the dedicated enthusiasts that come from these communities.
Long Term Experience: The core of the AeroFlight LIVE group is made up of experts that have flown air demonstrations and managed airshows for over 15 years. This is a massive boon for making events run smoother and more consistently.
Cross Community: While AeroFlight LIVE is an organization that coordinates and hosts these events, they are also a hub for the many established airshow teams. New performers interested in learning the skills behind aerobatics are also welcome.
Themed Air Shows: Not every airshow has a specific theme. AeroFlight LIVE occasionally has themed events that group together specific types of aircraft. For example, Normandy Warbirds 2025 which featured World War II aircraft and other machines that were a part of major conflicts.
Flying Live!: The organization expects all performers to fly their performances live. They do not accept prerecorded video applications. Few exceptions are granted in the case of aerobatic aircraft mods and optics due to net code.
Just this past weekend I wrote about remembering the American Airpower 2025 airshow as I have been wanting to watch a big production virtual airshow for some time now. I look forward to Saipan Air Show 2026 from AeroFlight LIVE coming up this weekend to scratch that itch for me.
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Co-founder of Skyward Flight Media. After founding Electrosphere.info, the first English Ace Combat database, he has been involved in creating flight game-related websites, communities, and events since 2005. He explores past and present flight games and simulators with his extensive collection of game consoles and computers. [Read Staff Profile]
