Fly around the globe with Google Earth’s new flight simulator
Google Earth has integrated a new flight simulator into its web platform, allowing users to pilot aircraft over global locations.
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The brief
Google has launched a flight simulator feature within the Google Earth web application. The tool enables users to navigate 3D aerial views of various locations, including cities like Paris, Tokyo, and New York, as well as geographic landmarks such as the Himalayas.
Coverage from outlets including PetaPixel, USA Today, and Euronews highlights the accessibility of the browser-based tool. OS X Daily and iPhone in Canada detail how users can engage with the feature, while Windows Central notes the release in the context of broader flight simulation software.
Future reports will track user engagement with the web-based tool. Coverage does not yet specify additional aircraft models or expanded environment features planned for future updates.
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Quick answers
Where can the new flight simulator be accessed?
It is available through the web-based version of Google Earth.
Which locations are featured in the simulator?
The simulator allows for flight over various global locations, including Tokyo, Paris, New York, and the Himalayas.
Is there a cost associated with the simulator?
USA Today reports that the flight simulator is free to pilot.
Coverage (7)
- You Can Now Fly Around Google Earth in an Airplane PetaPixel · 138d ago
- Try the Flight Simulator in Google Earth & Fly Around the World OS X Daily · 138d ago
- Google Just Brought Its Beloved Flight Simulator to the Web. Here’s How to Try It iPhone in Canada · 138d ago
- Fly Across Paris, Tokyo, New York, the Himalayas and Beyond in Seconds, Google Earth’s New Browser-Based Flight Simulator Redefines Global Travel With a Fully Immersive 3D Aerial Exploration Experience Travel And Tour World · 138d ago
- Google Earth takes on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with its newest feature (OK, not really!) Windows Central · 138d ago
- Google has a free flight simulator you can pilot USA Today · 138d ago
- Fly around the globe with Google Earth’s new flight simulator Euronews.com · 138d ago
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