EASTER EGG: Flight Simulator Hidden Within Google Earth

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September 01, 2007, 06:51:52 AM Last Edit: September 01, 2007, 07:15:26 AM by JC004
From Mashable, which has an OUTSTANDING blog, BTW.  If you don't subscribe to RSS feeds, start.  Mashable is a good place to start.  They come up with some really great resource lists.

http://mashable.com/2007/08/31/google-earth-flight-simulator/

and here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7z6Yxs69rQ

addo1

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September 01, 2007, 02:47:15 PM
I don;t know if this is what you were talking about, but I found this Google Flight Simulator on the internet.  It lets you choose locations then fly over them.  A little unrealistic plane, but- hey, it is free.
http://www.isoma.net/games/goggles.html
Addison Jaynes, SFO, CAP
Coordinator, Texas Wing International Air Cadet Exchange


National Cadet Advisory Council 2010

JC004

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September 01, 2007, 06:09:24 PM
This is within the program Google Earth.

Capt M. Sherrod

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September 11, 2007, 03:07:55 PM
Which version of Google Earth do you need?  I haven't been able to use the key-stroke to open it on mine.  I have the basic free version.  Do you need to have the subscription?
Michael Sherrod, Capt, CAP
Professional Development Officer
Hanscom Composite Squadron, NER-MA-043

jimmydeanno

#4
September 11, 2007, 03:12:42 PM
^It is included in the newest version.  I have the free one too and have it.  However, I will note that I had to "upgrade" to the latest version to get it.
If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law. - Winston Churchill

CadetProgramGuy

#5
September 11, 2007, 06:12:08 PM
I upgraded my google earth, and flew the flight sim......Controls are VERY touchy.

Fun though!!

Capt M. Sherrod

#6
September 11, 2007, 11:04:37 PM
I figured out what the issue was.  You have to make sure that the cursor is not in the Search box.  It would start typing everytime I hit the "A".  I finally got it to run.  I think that the F-16 is more stable than the Cirrus.  JMHO.
Michael Sherrod, Capt, CAP
Professional Development Officer
Hanscom Composite Squadron, NER-MA-043

floridacyclist

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October 15, 2007, 03:16:08 PM Last Edit: October 15, 2007, 09:22:32 PM by floridacyclist
Makes me wonder when they will start linking MSFS with either Google Earth or Terraserver live and online. It would give new meaning to "photo-realistic scenery" as the scenery below you is photo-mapped with the latest sat-shots and aerials available in near-real-time - or at least as real-time as the currency of the photos allow.

You could even buzz your own house. The Combat Flightsim version would let you strafe your ex's  ;D
Gene Floyd, Capt CAP
Wearer of many hats, master of none (but senior-rated in two)
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JC004

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October 15, 2007, 08:07:24 PM
Quote from: floridacyclist on October 15, 2007, 03:16:08 PM
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You could even buzz your own house. The Combat Flightsim version would let you strafe your ex's  ;D

Exactly what I've been waiting for for a long time.  muhahahaha
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