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Google Earth has a flight simulator!

September 1, 2007 › Sandy McMurray | comment

As noted here, the latest version of Google Earth contains a hidden feature: a basic flight simulator!

GoogleEarth-flightsim.jpg

I haven't tried the Windows version yet, but the Mac version works.

It's not a true game yet. There are only two planes, no sound effects, no assigned missions, etc. It's more of a Superman simulator really -- you launch yourself into the air, then fly around, enjoying the view from the air as you swoop around.

It's very fun. Download here. The list of keyboard controls is here!

September 1, 2007 › Sandy McMurray | comment on this item

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