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FLIGHT SIMULATION


Aerofly FS: Decent Flight Sim on the Nintendo Switch?
A recent work trip demonstrated the value of mobile flight simulator to this writer. Aerofly FS is a known flight simulator with an unexpected port to the Nintendo Switch. Does it compromise itself to run on this console? Read about our initial flights with this simulator.

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


I Want to be Excited About the DCS Cold War Germany Map – But I'm Not
The most exciting map for DCS World just got released, but I am not excited about it. Why is that? Let's explore this a bit deeper.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
7 days ago3 min read


Scramble: Battle of Britain - Surviving Squadron Leader
The reality of war is the burden of loss of life. Even when you do "everything right" a life can be lost in seconds.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 209 min read


Register for FlightSimExpo 2025 Now: Rates Increase on March 1
Time to book your tickets for FlightSimExpo! Rates increase March 1st, so there's no better time than now to pick your spot.

Skyward Staff
Feb 282 min read


War Thunder: The Sim-Lite Killer
War Thunder is extremely popular, but has unknowingly killed a genre of flight games? Let's discuss this.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 203 min read


Skill Check: Nighttime Ops in DCS World, a Flight Journal
DCS World at night can be a scary thing, but we went in after months of not trying it. This is how we did!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 83 min read


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Off to a Rough Start…
This game is still recording a solid “Mixed” review state on Steam. Maybe I should have still listened…

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Feb 510 min read


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!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 254 min read


It is a Weird Time to be a DCS World Fan
DCS World 2025 and Beyond gave us a lot to think about, let's get into it~!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 184 min read


VTOL VR: Returning to the Best Flight Experience in Virtual Reality
VTOL VR is the pinnacle of accessible virtual reality immersion, and the best flight experience you can have in VR.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 21, 20244 min read


DCS World Mission Preview: Sabana Strike
A preview of the second publicly available Skyward Original mission as it nears completion.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 14, 20244 min read


DCS Mission Update: Syria COIN Version 1.6
The latest update to our first downloadable original DCS mission is here!

Skyward Staff
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Reflecting on DCS World: The past three years
DCS World has come a long way these past years, let's reflect a bit about this journey through these digital skies.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 13, 20243 min read


DCS World OV-10A Bronco: Glory in Simplicity
It might be a simple plane, but the OV-10A in DCS World is an experience unlike any other.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Launch Interview
Early access launch day interview with Jon Coughlin from Slitherine Games about this new turn-based tactical air combat title.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 29, 202411 min read


DCS World Liveries: Skyward MiG-29S and Su-33!
We just dropped some new liveries for the MiG-29S and Su-33 in DCS World, check them out!

Skyward Staff
Oct 23, 20241 min read


New to DCS World and want to learn all the basics? Try the F-5E Tiger II!
Are you new to DCS World, but you do not know where to start? Then the F-5E Tiger II is your answer, here's why!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 12, 20243 min read


DCS Helicopters: Underrated Fun
Are helicopters any fun in DCS World? To us, they are. Here are all the reasons why!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Flight Games at Planes, Trains and Automobiles Fest 2024
A quick look at flight focused titles from this September 2024 game festival.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 19, 20249 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.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Sep 4, 20249 min read


DCS World: Low, Fast, One Pass
Pushing the humble DCS MB-339A into nap of the earth combat sorties during mission testing.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 28, 20244 min read


DCS World: ADM-141 TALD Tactics in 2024
Improved surface-to-air missile AI in DCS 2.9.6 means renewed ADM-141 TALD tactics to defeat them.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 21, 20246 min read


No Punch: DCS World's Disappointing Explosives
Is it true that explosives do not pack a punch in DCS World? Let's find out!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Flying Red Air in Enigma Cold War: Flight Journal
Flying for Redfor in Enigma's Cold War server is a blast in DCS World.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Interview: Bogey Dope; Former F-16 Crew Chief, DCS World Content Creator
An interview with Bogey Dope, former F-16 crew chief turned DCS Video Content Creator.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 17, 202411 min read


Renewed Interest in the "Forgotten War": Korea. IL-2 Series
Developer 1CGS announces 'Korea.IL-2 Series'. A flight simulator dedicated to the Korean War.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 26, 20244 min read


Flight Journal: Kiowa Scouting for DCS Combined Arms Assets
Our experience using the Polychop Simulations OH-58D Kiowa Warrior as a proper forward scout for DCS Combined Arms artillery.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 19, 20245 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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 12, 20247 min read


Review: DCS OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations
An in-depth review of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior module for DCS World by Polychop Simulations

Skyward Staff
Jun 8, 20248 min read


DCS World Mission Editor: Enhanced Land Bases
The latest DCS World update introduced the M92 Asset Pack. Feeling inspired, we suggest enhanced land bases for renewed ground operations.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 1, 202410 min read


Review: DCS OH-6A Cayuse by Tobsen & Eightball
A review of the free OH-6A Cayuse mod for DCS World by Tobsen and Eightball!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
May 1, 20245 min read


The Current State of DCS World and its Community
Let's sit down and have a talk about DCS World, its current state and the way the community is right now.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Apr 27, 20245 min read


Skyward Marianas Training Range - Bombing Range and Strafe Pit
A preview of the next Skyward made mission file for Digital Combat Simulator to be released for public use: Skyward Marianas Training Range.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 24, 20244 min read


DCS World Mission Editor: SAM Improvements (Part 1)
Increasing Mission Complexity By Using Realistic Dispersal Tactics I subscribe to the belief that Digital Combat Simulator can be a "jump...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 10, 20246 min read


FSA Releases FlightSimExpo 2024 Seminar Schedule, Activities, Skyward Registration Link
If you have not been paying attention to the epic saga that is FlightSimExpo 2024, a lot of convention killing hurdles were surmounted in...

Skyward Staff
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Hunter Alligator: Flying the DCS Mi-24P Hind in Enigma's Cold War Server
A flight journal of a really awesome sortie with the DCS Mi-24P Hind in Enigma's Cold War server

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 30, 20244 min read


Heatblur DCS F-4E Phantom II Giveaway
As our 4th anniversary nears, we launch another giveaway! This time, we giveaway two copies of the upcoming Heatblur DCS F-4E Phantom II.

Skyward Staff
Mar 18, 20241 min read


The Mighty Eighth VR Lives!
The Mighty Eighth VR posted its first update in years!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 13, 20244 min read


Light Attack: Low and Slow over DCS World
An opinion piece about the experience of flying slow, light attack aircraft in Digital Combat Simulator World.

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Syria COIN: A DCS World COOP Multiplayer Mission
Announcing the first downloadable mission from Skyward Flight Media for Digital Combat Simulator.

Skyward Staff
Feb 24, 20242 min read


Blue Sky Aces (Steam Next Fest 2024 Demo)
Stumbling upon a stylized, retro inspired World War 1 indie flight game during Steam Next Fest February 2024.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 7, 20246 min read


Review: Yawman Arrow (2024 Release Version)
A long review with a critical eye about one of the most unique handheld flight controllers we have ever seen.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 3, 202414 min read


War Thunder: Our First Experience
Our first experience in War Thunder as beginners! How did we fare?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 31, 20245 min read


Overview: MSFS F-14A/B Tomcat by IndiaFoxtEcho/Heatblur Simulations
An overview of the F-14A/B module for Microsoft Flight Simulator, developed by IndiaFoxtEcho and Heatblur Simulations. Check it out!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 27, 20243 min read


DCS World Mission Editor: Uncontrolled AI (Intro)
An introduction to Uncontrolled AI units in DCS World. Make opposing force aircraft come to life with Uncontrolled AI.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 24, 20246 min read


Review: DCS December 2023 Event
A review of our December 2023 event. Lessons learned, ideas reaffirmed and looking towards future events.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 6, 20247 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.

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Dec 28, 20239 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
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