Flying in VR: Is it a must? Or still a gimmick?

As immersive as it can be, is flying in VR now a must? Or is it still just a gimmick?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

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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.

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Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen

Jul 2612 min read

First Impressions: Flyout by Stonext Games

If you wanted an aircraft building game, Flyout is an excellent one! Here is a full review of this new title by Stonext Games.

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Caio "Hueman" Barreto

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DCS MB-339: Accidental Purchase, Genuine Interest

Accidentally bought the MB-339 for DCS World? I guess it is time to see what it has in store and learn something while I'm at it!

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Apr 12, 20233 min read

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Skyward Flight Media x Black Aces Colibri Tournament.

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Flying in VR: Is it a must? Or still a gimmick?

As immersive as it can be, is flying in VR now a must? Or is it still just a gimmick?

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Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

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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.

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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!

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Skyward Staff

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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.

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 133 min read

GroundFall: Island Hopping

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

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 104 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.

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 65 min read

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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.

Interviews

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen

Jul 2612 min read

First Impressions: Flyout by Stonext Games

If you wanted an aircraft building game, Flyout is an excellent one! Here is a full review of this new title by Stonext Games.

Reviews

Caio "Hueman" Barreto

Dec 28, 20239 min read

DCS MB-339: Accidental Purchase, Genuine Interest

Accidentally bought the MB-339 for DCS World? I guess it is time to see what it has in store and learn something while I'm at it!

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Apr 12, 20233 min read

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Flying in VR: Is it a must? Or still a gimmick?

As immersive as it can be, is flying in VR now a must? Or is it still just a gimmick?

Articles

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

3 days ago3 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!

Articles

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.

Articles

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 133 min read

GroundFall: Island Hopping

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

Articles

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 104 min read

Fully Managed Turn-Key Servers for Digital Combat Simulator World

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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.

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Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen

Sep 2011 min read

Indie Highlight Series 003, Nova Squadron, Supermaneuver.

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.

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Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen

Aug 1611 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.

Interviews

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen

Jul 2612 min read

Pre-Release Interview: Exosky (2025)

A pre-release interview with the indie developer of Exosky shortly before its release on March 7th, 2025.

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Feb 2617 min read

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Winwing Ursa Minor: A Short Honest Review

Let's take an honest look at Winwing's entry level flight sim offer: The Ursa Minor Fighter flight stick!

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Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Jan 254 min read

Review: Paper Planes (Early Access Release)

"The squirrels are now fully targetable, as intended."

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jan 119 min read

Review: DCS F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations (Early Access)

A complete review of the F-4E Phantom II module for DCS World by Heatblur Simulations.

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Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Sep 4, 20249 min read

Scramble: Battle of Britain (Steam Next Fest June 2024 Demo)

Experiencing the Scramble: Battle of Britain Steam Next Fest June 2024 demo. A working example of an improbable concept.

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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jun 12, 20247 min read

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