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EASTER EGG: Flight Simulator Hidden Within Google Earth!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Faos, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. Faos

    Faos Member

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    http://mashable.com/2007/08/31/google-earth-flight-simulator/

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    Amazing but true: Google has hidden a mini flight simulator within Google Earth. To access it for the first time, hit CTRL+Alt+A in Windows or Command+Option+A on the Mac.

    You need the latest version of Google Earth, and I needed to be over the US to get the window to pop up. What you should see in that window is a choice of two planes - the F16 and the SR22. Once you’ve accessed it for the first time, you can return to the simulator by hitting Tools, then Enter Flight Simulator. The controls are keyboard and mouse, and while it’s limited in scope, it’s still a lot of fun.

    I think this one may qualify as the “Best Easter Egg Ever!”.
     
  2. Nice Rollin

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    whats the latest version?
     
  3. Lil Pun

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    Might have to try this.
     
  4. weslinder

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    Very cool. I just crashed an F-16 into Galveston Bay.
     
  5. Uprising

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    It's so damn awesome! I just found out about this!!! Flightsimulator still pwns this...but this is awesome. It's joystick enabled! XD
     

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