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Google Earth Flight Simulator

Posted by kdawson on from the now-that's-an-easter-egg dept.

insidedesign writes "Blogger Marco has recently discovered that the newest version of Google Earth includes a flight simulator. Though simple in comparison to full-blown simulators, Google Earth's is fun and addictive. To get started, press Ctrl+Alt+A for the initial dialog (on OS X, Command+Option+A). Then choose your plane (F16 or SR22) and initial airport. Joysticks are supported; it has even been reported that force feedback works. The game's controls are sensitive so it takes some getting used to. Here are all the available controls. For a quick overview, check out this YouTube video."

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  1. i can't wait.. by oedneil · · Score: -1, Troll

    to see how Fox News tries to paint this as a tool for terrorists.

  2. Re:I'm surprised.... by Goaway · · Score: -1, Troll

    That's a very clever and original joke! It is a good thing you wasted no time in posting this, because nobody else could have possibly thought that one up!

  3. Re:Might I be the first to say... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    No kidding man! This has got to be the first time in history MacOS X has gotten a game released around the same time as Windows! Sweeeeeeeet! Suck it Windoze losers!

  4. Re:Terrorism? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    No, asshole, people w/ PIPE bombs, that's an ISLAMIST hotbed.

    So ya, go ahead and post a FUCKING picture of Mohammad. The people that will "protest" are US supporters. Get your head OUT OF YOUR ASS.