# Google's Hidden Flight Simulator Google Earth Goggles By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-goggles References: [pcpro](http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/123840/secret-flight-sim-found-in-google-earth.html#) & [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2007/09/strap-on-your-g.html) A simple flight simulator was hidden in the new version of Google Earth. The secret lets you pilot either an F16 fighter or an SR22 prop plane to add a cool twist on viewing Google Earth's images. Just press Crtl+Alt+A from within Google Earth, and say, "Bon voyage!" **Implications** - It is always exciting to find a hidden treasure on a popular website such as Google. Although the Google flight simulator doesn't quite have the same sophistication as the Microsoft version, it is still a cool way to experience the Google Earth program. With the superb satellite images, you can fly over your neighborhood virtually. Just be sure not to have a crash landing! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hidden Treasure in Websites:** Discovering hidden features or easter eggs on popular websites can provide a unique and engaging user experience. - **Interactive Experiences:** Incorporating interactive elements, like a flight simulator, can enhance the user experience of a digital platform. - **Combining Technology and Entertainment:** Integrating entertainment features, such as a flight simulator, into technology platforms can create a more immersive and enjoyable user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Web Design and Development:** Web designers and developers can explore hidden features or easter eggs to surprise and engage users, making their websites more memorable. - **Digital Entertainment:** The integration of interactive elements, like flight simulators, can revolutionize the digital entertainment industry by offering unique and immersive experiences. - **Augmented Reality:** Incorporating augmented reality technology, like Google Earth, into entertainment platforms opens up new opportunities for innovation and experiential marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Flight Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024.md) - [Global Location Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthguessr.md) - [Geography Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topoguesser.md) - [Show-Inspired Browser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-1.md) - [Search Engine Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cup.md) - [Gamified Geography Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geoguessr-steam-edition.md) - [Video-Generating GPS Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strava-3.md) - [Interactive 3D Mapping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-mapping-feature.md) - [AR-Enabled Google Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7.md)