Google Earth Lets Anyone Pilot A Plane Over Louisiana Right From the Browser

Google Earth’s Flight Simulator is opening browser-based cockpit access for users who want to pilot an aircraft virtually over Louisiana. The feature, described in the article, lets users fly from locations such as Lafayette, Baton Rouge and the Atchafalaya Basin, provided they can open Google Earth in a web browser. No special software or downloads are required, and the guide explains how to launch the simulator through the Explore Earth icon and the Tools menu. To fly effectively over selected areas, the article says users should switch the basemap from MAP to SATELLITE for more detailed topography. Controls rely on keyboard inputs, and if users “crash,” the simulator returns them to a reasonable altitude. It also notes a YouTube tutorial for those who prefer watching, and suggests similar experiences worldwide, such as areas like the Grand Canyon or Mount Fuji.