Google Earth: use flight simulator - how it works

If you want to use the flight simulator in Google Earth, you need the appropriate commands to control it. We'll show you how to do it step by step.

Use flight simulator in Google Earth - how it works

1. Click on "Tools" at the top of Google Earth and select the "Start flight simulator" option.
2. Now choose one of the two available planes. You can either start your flight in your current position or at a selected airport.
3. If you then click the "Start" button, the flight simulator is activated.

Google Earth: control flight simulator - how it works

• Press the [Page Up] key to increase the thrust. The thrust is reduced with the [Page Down] key.
• To start, press the [F] key until the start flaps are fully extended. You can retract the start flaps in the air with the key combination [Shift] + [F].
• After starting, you can also retract the undercarriage with the [G] key. You can extend it in the same way for a landing.
• Use the four arrow keys to control the elevator and ailerons to move the aircraft. If you hold down the [Shift] key, you can use the left and right arrow keys to control the rudder.
• If you hold down the [Ctrl] or [Alt] key, you can change the pilot's perspective using the arrow keys.
• The display is hidden with the [H] key. You can pause the flight simulator with the space bar.

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