# Realistic Flight Simulator Ads Google Stories Makes One Man’s Pilot Dream Come True By Tiffany | Published 2014-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-simulator References: [creativecriminals](http://creativecriminals.com/onlinecontent/google-another-way-to-fly/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-project-genie), together with California-based advertising agency 72andSunny, created an [inspiring ad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-ad) about a French man, Laurent Aigon, who had a dream to fly a plane and to be a pilot ever since he was a young boy. He never made it as a pilot, so Google showed him how to [build a flight simulator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-r-1-flightstick). In the video, after a visit to the airshow, Aigon decides to realize his dream and build a homemade flight simulator, sourcing parts from all over the world; with the cabling system coming from Italy, the radio NAV in China, gathering real flight instruments from a real plane in Peru, the yoke was apparently the hardest part to find; but eventually found it in southeast of France. He even finds a co-pilot to help him fly the plane. The greatest joy that Aigon has is the ability to share his passion with his children and fly a plane his own way, thanks to Google. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Flight Simulators:** The trend of building homemade flight simulators allows individuals to fulfill their dreams of flying and experience the joy of piloting without formal training. - **Global Parts Sourcing:** The trend of sourcing flight simulator parts from around the world provides opportunities for international collaboration and access to specialized components. - **Virtual Reality Piloting:** The trend of using virtual reality technology in flight simulators offers a realistic and immersive experience for aspiring pilots to practice and enhance their skills. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY flight simulators by offering specialized parts, equipment, and guidance to individuals interested in building their own simulators. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from the trend of global parts sourcing by creating online platforms that connect individuals and businesses looking to buy or sell flight simulator components. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can seize the opportunity presented by the trend of virtual reality piloting by developing advanced simulator technology and software that deliver a more immersive and realistic flying experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-story.md) - [Interactive Recruitment Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recruitment-billboards.md) - [Reality-Bending Car Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargurus-latest-ad.md) - [AI-Assisted Business Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-states-50-stories.md) - [Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-flight-school.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Flight Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [AI-Generated Airline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-adventure-campaign.md) - [Video-Generating GPS Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strava-3.md)