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The two planes that are available are NOT both jets. One is a Cirrus SR-22, single-engine turbo-prop 4-seater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_SR22
I agree on Rob's comment about the flight dynamics; and, it is almost a necessity to have joystick (yoke) imput to fly with any skill whatsoever. Still pretty cool, nonetheless.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_SR22
I agree on Rob's comment about the flight dynamics; and, it is almost a necessity to have joystick (yoke) imput to fly with any skill whatsoever. Still pretty cool, nonetheless.
Sorry to nit-pick, but while the Cirrus SR-22 is not a jet, it is not a turbo-prop either. It has a turbo-charged piston engine.
The CR-22 is NOT a turbo-prop. It is a straight piston engine with a prop.
This is the coolest 'Easter Egg' I have ever seen. It's quite a lot of fun to fly around your own neighborhood and vecinity. You can start your flight at any point in the map, or at a selected few airports.
Of course, now the terrorists know how to get to my house.....
Of course, now the terrorists know how to get to my house.....
So THAT'S why Google Earth takes so long to load! ;-)
There's a whole lot more flight simulator documentation and tips on the Google Earth Blog, including links to Google's own flight sim help pages. If you subscribe to the blog's RSS feed, you'll know about features like this as soon as anybody knows.
I quickly boot Google Earth (v4.2.0180.1134) and pressed Command-Option-A, oh maybe twenty times. Nothing. Even tried AppleKey-Option-A <grin>. Still nothing. And Check For Updates says I have the latest version already. Dual 2GHz PPC Tower on 10.4.10.
Keyboard seems fine otherwise so am not sure what I might be doing wrong. Anyone else running 4.2.0180.1134 beta) and have it working?
Keyboard seems fine otherwise so am not sure what I might be doing wrong. Anyone else running 4.2.0180.1134 beta) and have it working?
I'm running 4.2.0180.1134 as well and can't get it to work either. Darn, it sounds pretty cool.
Btw, MacBook Pro 2.0Ghz running 10.4.10.
-Aman
Btw, MacBook Pro 2.0Ghz running 10.4.10.
-Aman
I had the same problem at first. Make sure you are not in the search text box. Click out on the map somewhere, and then try the keyboard shortcut. It worked for me.
Google Earth
4.2.0198.2451 (beta)
I enter the simulator brilliantly. But nothing happens when I press the page-up key. With the pointer showing an arrow or a cross, the same
problem - the green speed pointer (SW) goes up to the top and then -
nothing... Perhaps I am doing or not doing something essentiel.
Help please.....
4.2.0198.2451 (beta)
I enter the simulator brilliantly. But nothing happens when I press the page-up key. With the pointer showing an arrow or a cross, the same
problem - the green speed pointer (SW) goes up to the top and then -
nothing... Perhaps I am doing or not doing something essentiel.
Help please.....
Google Earth is a revolutionary application that allows you to explore the entire planet in 3D using Google’s satellite imagery data. Users are not just limited to terrestrial earth anymore either – you can journey under the oceans, gaze at the night sky, travel to the moon, and visit Mars.
Sure, there are plenty of practical uses for Google Earth, but a fantastic hidden feature allows you to turn Google Earth into a global (and interplanetary) flight simulator.
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Activating Flight Simulator
To activate Flight Simulator mode, press CTRL + ALT + A in Google Earth. You will be able to select either an F16 fighter jet or the propeller-powered SR22.
You can start your flight at your current location or choose from a list of airports. You will also be able to connect your joystick to control the aircraft at this point.
When you’ve selected your plane and starting position, click Start Flight to take off.
Flying
Google Earth’s flight simulator is surprisingly complex but can be controlled (fairly) easily with the mouse. A few keys you’ll want to know to get started are:
Increase Thrust: Page Up
Decrease Thrust: Page Down
Toggle Landing Gear: g
Aileron Left: Left Arrow
Aileron Right: Right Arrow
Rudder Left: Shift + Left Arrow
Rudder Right: Shift + Right Arrow
Increase Flaps: ]
Decrease Flaps: [
Exit Flight Simulator – Esc
You might want to consider getting a joystick if you plan to do some serious flying. Check out this guide for the complete list of flight simulator controls.
If you happen to crash the plane, you’ll be given the option to exit the flight simulator or resume the flight from a safe altitude. Just like real life, right?
Enabling 3D Buildings
3D buildings are automatically disabled by default when you enter flight simulator mode due to performance concerns, but it’s very easy to re-enable them (and it makes it much more fun to fly near cities with a lot of 3D buildings like San Fransisco or Chicago).
Here’s how to enable 3D buildings in flight simulator mode:
- Enter flight simulator mode with CTRL + ALT + A and start the flight.
- Press CTRL + ALT + B to bring up the sidebar and enable 3D Buildings under the Layers tab.
- Press CTRL + ALT + B again to close the sidebar.
Now you’ll be able to buzz the Golden Gate Bridge!
To Infinity… and Beyond?
Google Earth pilots are not just limited to their home planet, they can also travel to the moon and even Mars by selecting them under the planet icon in the toolbar.
It’s not every day you can fly over the peak of the tallest volcano and mountain in our solar system.
Conclusion
For a hidden feature, Google Earth’s flight simulator is remarkably enjoyable and is a great way to explore the planet. I’ll leave you with two videos of my poor piloting through Chicago and the Grand Canyon. Share your thoughts in the comments!
Google Earth is a free download for Windows, Mac, and Linux. [Google Earth]