All Aboard: Google Earth Has Just Made Its Flight Simulator Freely Available On Desktop
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Google Earth launches free browser-based flight simulator for virtual travellers
Google has introduced a new feature inside Google Earth that lets users fly around the world using a flight simulator. The tool works directly in a web browser, so there is no need to install extra software. It is currently labelled as experimental, which means it is still being tested and may change over time. The feature is designed to give users a simple way to explore the planet from above. The simulator gives users the feeling of flying ove…
An integral part of the old desktop globe Google Earth has always been a hidden simple flight simulator, which you can still launch using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+ALT+A. The pilot is given the choice of either a simpler five-seat single-engine low-wing Cirrus SR22, or a faster, but more difficult to control ...
Google Earth already offered a flight simulator, but it was necessary to install its computer application. Now it is possible to take advantage of this feature on the web version, without installing anything. Just go to the Google Earth site and start flying using the keyboard and mouse as command.
For the past few days, the built-in flight simulator in Google Earth has been available for free in the web version of the tool. A 20-year-old feature that finally comes out of the shadows.
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