Hidden Flight Simulator in Google EarthHere is another good reason to upgrade to the latest version (v4.2) of Google Earth. Drop what you are doing now, open the program and press Ctrl + A (or Ctrl + Alt + A) to launch the hidden program.

It’s based on Earth’s image streaming and you can fly around the area currently showing, choose from a number of preset locations or takeoff and land from a selection of airports around the world.

You have a choice of two aircraft, an F16 fighter or a slightly more sedate Cirrus SR22 single engine aircraft. Read the rest of this entry »