Happenstance Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Some time last week, Google expanded Google Earth with Google Sky. As fascinating as Google Sky is, that's not the focus of this post. Along with the latest update comes a hidden feature of which I cannot seem to find any other information about. It's not in the release notes and a search on Google produces no results. Seems Google have done one of their unpublicised updates they're becoming well-known for. What I'm talking about is a flight simulator embedded within GE. Sounds awesome, doesn't it? If the thought amazes you as much as it did me, then might have run off and tried it for yourself. But there's a problem. Remember what I said above - it's a hidden feature! First of all you'll have to install the latest version of GE. Once you've started it all up, explored Google Sky a bit, then all you have to do is hit Ctrl+Alt+A (if you're running OS X it's Command+Option+A). Link Just tried it and it works ok, although if your using XP then its Ctrl+Windows Button+A
Cube Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Sweet. Google Earth is getting more and more features. They've added real constellations to the starfield, and now this. Google, you have the data you need for Luna and Mars. Add them to Google Earth already.
AshMat Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 haha, i'll have to check this out at some point.
Fresher than fresh Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 Its fairly difficult to control the jet, way too slow for my liking, but atleast I crashed into the same area as my house.
fatnickc Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 Its fairly difficult to control the jet, way too slow for my liking, but atleast I crashed into the same area as my house. I didn't find it difficult at all after having clicked on the screen once. Obviously it's nowhere near as good as FSX, but it's still neat.
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