Google Flight Simulator
By Madhur Kapoor on Sep 2, 2007 in Google, Tech

Whenever you hear the word Flight Simulator , you always think about the Flight Simulator games from Microsoft . Now it seems even Google has entered the field too . The latest version of Google earth does offer this feature , although it is unpublicized , it is still a cool and beautiful feature .
Google recently added a Google sky feature to there Google Earth service ans it seems like they are planning on adding some more innovative features . To get this feature , you need to do the following things
- Download the latest version of google earth
- After exploring it for some time , press Ctrl + Alt + A . You will get a window as shown below

Just select your preferences , and start the flight . You wont be able to see the aircraft or the cockpit , but you do get a good set of flying controls.
You will need a fast internet connection to enjoy it so the landscapes can render together with the speed of the aircraft . Another good thing is that you can use this feature with the help of a joysticks or gamepads also .
I dont know why Google decided to hide this awesome feature . I hope they improve it in there future releases as this has got a lot of potential . And with the launch of google sky , a rocket trip through space will also be much appreciated . Let me know what you guys think about it.
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That’s an awesome share! I was always in search of something like this. Actually, because currently my system is not in a state of runnig games like Microsoft Flight Simulator
Haris | Sep 2, 2007 | Reply
Google Earth is improving month by month. I know many are using for professional use as well.
Ashwin | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
I find it very useful without the Simulator… With it I just have one more reason to like it!
Thanks for the link!
Vijay | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
so in future we can find way to our destination with “exclusive charter aircraft” to drive there
rahul | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply
@Haris
Now you can definitely give it a try
@Ashwin
I am excited about what features they are going to offer next.
@Vijay
I love it too
Madhur Kapoor | Sep 3, 2007 | Reply