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VRChat Aviation Journal: Gliders and Airships
First article in a new series focused on VRChat Aviation puts the spotlight on gliders and airships.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 2211 min read
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 2011 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 172 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 133 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 26 min read
Colibri Dogfight Tournament in Review
As we put this VRChat event behind us to focus on the future, we would like to have one last review of the event.
Skyward Staff
Jun 187 min read
The Dragonfly: From Paper to Reality in VRChat
A look into the development of the SW-201, Skyward FM's first original aircraft for VRChat Aviation.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
May 2812 min read
DFC x Skyward Partnership, May 2025 Colibri Tournament
Starting May 26th, 2025, Skyward Flight Media and VRC Dogfight Central have entered a partnership to host more aviation tournaments and other aviation focused events in VRChat.
Skyward Staff
May 264 min read
VRChat Aviation World Release: Skyward Night Flight
Skyward Night Flight is the second non-combat, general aviation world created by Cubeboy featuring an original Skyward aircraft.
Skyward Staff
Mar 293 min read
Test Pilots: The Birthplace of VRChat Aviation
Test Pilots by Sacchan, the original VRChat Aviation world, has been the most popular VRCA world since the beginning. Join us for a visit.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 157 min read
Ita-Planes: Flying Devotion (2025)
An insightful article about one of the most unusual traditions of virtual and real world aviation. 2025 update.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 1510 min read
White Cliffs: Fighting the Battle of Britain in VRChat
This WW2 world is one of the best flight experiences in VRChat this year, let's check it out!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 27, 20244 min read
Interview: Tupper, VRChat Aviation from the eyes of the Head of Community of VRChat
An exclusive interview with VRChat's Head of Community, Tupper, about his story with aviation and his time with VRChat Aviation!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 2, 202413 min read
VRChat: F-14A Tomcat Naval Interceptor 1.2.0 Release
Out now! Our thoughts on the new large update for this F-14A Tomcat focused VRChat aviation world.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 5, 20247 min read
Skyward Hangar Hangout: Our new VRChat World is Out!
Our newest VRChat world is out, and this time we bring your chill times with our Hangar Hangout!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Sep 25, 20242 min read
The Storm: How the barrier system affected our VRChat Aviation tournament
What will happen if you implement a battle-royal encroaching circle in a VRChat dogfight tournament? Let's find out~
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 31, 20244 min read
SkywardFM x Black Aces Dogfighting Tournament with our Original Trainer Aircraft!
We will be hosting a very exciting event in VRChat in partnership with the VRC Black Aces!
Skyward Staff
Aug 10, 20241 min read
VRChat Aviation at Virtual Market 2024 Summer
Visiting VRChat aviation related booths at VKet Summer 2024; the largest virtual market in the world.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 24, 20246 min read
Into the Storm: VRChat Flying in Vol de Nuit
A short piece about a very interesting world and experience in VRChat Aviation!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Interview: VRChat F-14A Developer Insight w/VTail
An interview with amazing VRChat world creator VTail about his most recent world and his story as a developer!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 10, 20249 min read
VRChat: Tomcat F-14A "Naval Interceptor" is OUT!
One of the most detailed flight worlds in VRChat Aviation is out NOW, with F-14A Tomcats and many more!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 23, 20233 min read
VRChat: September Showcase 2023 in Review
Our dual perspectives as both world creators and pilots for the Black Aces during their Showcase September event in VRChat!
Skyward Staff
Oct 4, 20235 min read
VRChat Aviation: September Showcase Airshow
We are hosting our own airshow in VRChat with original aircraft again, so come join us!
Skyward Staff
Sep 9, 20232 min read
August 2023: Going to the Next Level
Heads Up View sponsorship, Wings Over the Rockies corporate membership, VRChat Rookie Tournament, website updates and more.
Skyward Staff
Aug 9, 20234 min read
VRChat Aviation: Addressing the Aircraft Model Predicament
Proactive changes to secure the future of this aviation platform While I haven't mentioned it here on Skyward Flight Media in quite some...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 19, 20235 min read
Skyward Island Resort: Our VRChat World is Out!
Our VRChat Aviation world is out now! Visit the Skyward Island Resort today.
Skyward Staff
Apr 14, 20231 min read
VRChat Airshow Management with the Black Aces Stunt Team
An interview with Riko and Uni Power, leaders of the Black Aces Stunt Team, about performing airshows for live VRChat audiences.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 16, 202213 min read
VRChat Aviation: The potential of the Open World Movement Logic System
The Open World Movement Logic system brings long distance flights to VRChat aviation and new potential to flight on this platform.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Sponsored VRC Aviation Tournament, New Staff, Website Updates and More
Skyward News: sponsorship of VRC Aviation May 2022 dogfight tourney, website changes, new staff members.
Skyward Staff
Apr 30, 20223 min read
Interview: Zhakami Zhako, VRChat Aviation Indie Developer
An interview with indie developer Kim S., better known as Zhakami Zhako, about his development endeavors in VRChat.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 19, 202213 min read
VRChat Aviation: 2nd anniversary and my perspective
VRChat Aviation turns 2 years old today. Let's reflect on this unexpected side of VRC and the personal experience that Santiago has had!
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 16, 20227 min read
Creator Highlight Month 2022: Sacchan
The fourth entry of Creator Highlight Month 2022 is with Sacchan, founder and lead developer behind VRChat aviation.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 29, 202216 min read
F-35B Flight Simulator: Example of Realistic VRChat Aviation
The ever-advancing VRChat aviation community continues forward. As mentioned in our previous articles on this subject, the worlds vary in...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 12, 20215 min read
VRChat Aviation Events and Organizations Reach New Heights
March 2021 should be marked down as the month VRChat (VRC) aviation reached a new height. This month had multiple aviation events and...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 30, 20215 min read
VRChat Aviation: Flying in the Place Least Expected
VRChat (VRC), the free-to-play massively multiplayer online virtual reality social platform. The name in itself immediately conjures up...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 16, 20217 min read
Aviation
VRChat Aviation (VRCA) publicly launched in April 2020 with the Sacc Flight and Vehicles prefab.
Anything Possible
Each world is created by an indie developer / world creator. Any setting is possible in VRCA.
Military Aircraft
A majority of flight worlds feature fixed-wing and rotary-wing combat aircraft from all eras.
Free to Fly
VRChat is a free to play platform. All flight worlds can be played for free.
Varying Fidelity
Depending on the skill of the creator, the quality and functionality of aircraft vary.
Fictional Designs
Some developers create their own original design aircraft out of pure passion. Try them out!
VR Optional
Aircraft can be flown in virtual reality or on desktop PC with keyboard-mouse controls.
General Aviation
Civilian aviation is represented by gliders, light aircraft, airliners, helicopters and more.
Social
Fly together with likeminded users, attend airshows, compete in tournaments and more.
Since 2020, Skyward staff members have performed in airshows, offered test flight feedback, co-hosted tournaments and sponsored events.
Today we operate original design aircraft and multiple flight worlds available for the public to enjoy.
Learn about our operations, flight experiences, partnerships and more.
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