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VTOL VR: Returning to the Best Flight Experience in Virtual Reality

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

6 hours ago4 min read

Articles

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.

DCS World Mission Preview: Sabana Strike

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Dec 144 min read

Articles

DCS World Mission Preview: Sabana Strike

A preview of the second publicly available Skyward Original mission as it nears completion.

DCS Mission Update: Syria COIN Version 1.6

Skyward Staff

Nov 202 min read

Downloads

DCS Mission Update: Syria COIN Version 1.6

The latest update to our first downloadable original DCS mission is here!

Reflecting on DCS World: The past three years

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Nov 133 min read

Articles

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.

DCS World OV-10A Bronco: Glory in Simplicity

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Nov 62 min read

Articles

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.

Scramble: Battle of Britain Early Access Launch Interview

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Oct 2811 min read

Interviews

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.

DCS World Liveries: Skyward MiG-29S and Su-33!

Skyward Staff

Oct 231 min read

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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!

New to DCS World and want to learn all the basics? Try the F-5E Tiger II!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Oct 123 min read

Articles

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 22 min read

Articles

DCS Helicopters: Underrated Fun

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

Flight Games at Planes, Trains and Automobiles Fest 2024

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Sep 199 min read

Articles

Flight Games at Planes, Trains and Automobiles Fest 2024

A quick look at flight focused titles from this September 2024 game festival.

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

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Sep 49 min read

Reviews

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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Aug 284 min read

Articles

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 215 min read

Articles

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.

No Punch: DCS World's Disappointing Explosives

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Aug 72 min read

Articles

No Punch: DCS World's Disappointing Explosives

Is it true that explosives do not pack a punch in DCS World? Let's find out!

Flying Red Air in Enigma Cold War: Flight Journal

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Aug 33 min read

Articles

Flying Red Air in Enigma Cold War: Flight Journal

Flying for Redfor in Enigma's Cold War server is a blast in DCS World.

Interview: Bogey Dope; Former F-16 Crew Chief, DCS World Content Creator

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jul 1711 min read

Interviews

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.

Renewed Interest in the "Forgotten War": Korea. IL-2 Series

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jun 264 min read

Articles

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.

Flight Journal: Kiowa Scouting for DCS Combined Arms Assets

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jun 195 min read

Articles

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.

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

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jun 127 min read

Reviews

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.

Review: DCS OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations

Skyward Staff

Jun 88 min read

Reviews

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

DCS World Mission Editor: Enhanced Land Bases

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jun 110 min read

Articles

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.

Review: DCS OH-6A Cayuse by Tobsen & Eightball

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

May 15 min read

Reviews

Review: DCS OH-6A Cayuse by Tobsen & Eightball

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

The Current State of DCS World and its Community

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Apr 275 min read

Articles

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.

Skyward Marianas Training Range - Bombing Range and Strafe Pit

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Apr 244 min read

Articles

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.

DCS World Mission Editor: SAM Improvements (Part 1)

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Apr 106 min read

Articles

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...

FSA Releases FlightSimExpo 2024 Seminar Schedule, Activities, Skyward Registration Link

Skyward Staff

Apr 63 min read

Articles

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...

Hunter Alligator: Flying the DCS Mi-24P Hind in Enigma's Cold War Server

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Mar 304 min read

Articles

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

Skyward Staff

Mar 181 min read

Updates

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.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Mar 134 min read

Articles

The Mighty Eighth VR Lives!

The Mighty Eighth VR posted its first update in years!

Light Attack: Low and Slow over DCS World

Caio "Hueman" Barreto

Feb 283 min read

Articles

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.

Syria COIN: A DCS World COOP Multiplayer Mission

Skyward Staff

Feb 242 min read

Downloads

Syria COIN: A DCS World COOP Multiplayer Mission

Announcing the first downloadable mission from Skyward Flight Media for Digital Combat Simulator.

Blue Sky Aces (Steam Next Fest 2024 Demo)

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Feb 76 min read

Reviews

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.

Review: Yawman Arrow (2024 Release Version)

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Feb 314 min read

Reviews

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.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Jan 315 min read

Articles

War Thunder: Our First Experience

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

Overview: MSFS F-14A/B Tomcat by IndiaFoxtEcho/Heatblur Simulations

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Jan 273 min read

Reviews

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!

DCS World Mission Editor: Uncontrolled AI (Intro)

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Jan 246 min read

Articles

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 67 min read

Articles

Review: DCS December 2023 Event

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

First Impressions: Flyout by Stonext Games

Caio "Hueman" Barreto

Dec 28, 20239 min read

Reviews

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.

VRChat: Tomcat F-14A "Naval Interceptor" is OUT!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Dec 23, 20233 min read

Articles

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!

Overview: DCS F-86F Sabre by Eagle Dynamics

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Dec 16, 20234 min read

Reviews

Overview: DCS F-86F Sabre by Eagle Dynamics

An overview of the F-86F Sabre, a 1950s legend, as portrayed in DCS World.

DCS World: The unexpected fun of doing CSAR with Helicopters in Multiplayer!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Dec 2, 20232 min read

Articles

DCS World: The unexpected fun of doing CSAR with Helicopters in Multiplayer!

Not everything has to be direct combat in DCS World, so let's talk about Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) in multiplayer servers!

DCS Event: Skyward x Black Aces December 2023 !

Skyward Staff

Nov 25, 20234 min read

Updates

DCS Event: Skyward x Black Aces December 2023 !

We will be hosting a persistent DCS World event throughout December 2023! Here are the details.

Cold War vs Modern Era: A DCS World Dilemma?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Nov 18, 20233 min read

Articles

Cold War vs Modern Era: A DCS World Dilemma?

What do you prefer in DCS World? Cold War era or modern era aircraft? Let's talk about how these eras coexist in the game.

Interview: DCS VSN F-4B/C Phantom II Developer Insight!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Nov 11, 202311 min read

Interviews

Interview: DCS VSN F-4B/C Phantom II Developer Insight!

An exclusive interview with PeeJott, one of the main developers of the VSN F-4B/C Phantom II for DCS World.

DCS F-14A/B Tomcat: TCS for CCRP Bombing

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza

Nov 4, 20235 min read

Articles

DCS F-14A/B Tomcat: TCS for CCRP Bombing

The Heatblur F-14A/B Tomcat has a unique advantage when CCRP bombing: the Television Camera System!

DCS World F-4E Phantom II: What We Know so Far and Our Thoughts

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Oct 28, 20234 min read

Articles

DCS World F-4E Phantom II: What We Know so Far and Our Thoughts

All the information you need to get excited about the upcoming F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations for DCS World!

Review: DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges Engineering

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Oct 25, 202311 min read

Reviews

Review: DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges Engineering

A detailed up-to-date review of the Mirage F1 module for DCS World made by Aerges Engineering.

Flight Journal: Our First Massive Multiplayer Mission for DCS World!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos

Oct 14, 20233 min read

Articles

Flight Journal: Our First Massive Multiplayer Mission for DCS World!

Last night, we hosted our first DCS World Multiplayer Event. Let's see how it went and what we learned!

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