If you're into flight simulations but don't have the money or performance to buy and run Microsoft's Flight Simulator then perhaps you should take a look at Google Earth. The in-built flight sim is hardly known about by its users and yet it offers a fairly unique simulation experience. It won't match Flight Simulator X in quality but it is free and requires a lot less processing power.
To begin your flying adventures all you need to do is to download and install the latest version of Google earth from their website. Once you have the program running simply click on the globe and hitor to start the simulator (Once you have started it for the first time you can access it again from tools/enter flight simulator). In the screen that appears choose either the F16 jet fighter or SR22 propeller airplane and select your start position. You can also choose whether or not to use a joystick.
Whilst flying a HUD will notify you of your airspeed, vertical speed, heading, altitude and attitude amongst other things. Physics are also impressive with high speeds making the aircraft difficult to control and climbing steeply at low speeds sending you into a stall.
In built up areas such as cities 3D models provide some impressive sights and accurate digital satelite photography means you really can fly over and see your house.
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To begin your flying adventures all you need to do is to download and install the latest version of Google earth from their website. Once you have the program running simply click on the globe and hit
Whilst flying a HUD will notify you of your airspeed, vertical speed, heading, altitude and attitude amongst other things. Physics are also impressive with high speeds making the aircraft difficult to control and climbing steeply at low speeds sending you into a stall.
In built up areas such as cities 3D models provide some impressive sights and accurate digital satelite photography means you really can fly over and see your house.
Read this article and more at Tech-Ace
