Hi Bob.Thanks for my smile of the day. Interesting way of viewing things.Dick

It's nothing new, It's been around for years. It's quite a clever program, I was interested to see the historic map feature where you can 'roll-back' the satellite imagery. It was very interesting to see what was where my house stands back in the mid 1940s!Come on though, seriously. You cannot compare the flight simulator feature to Flight surely? They're totally different. It's purely just a more entertaining way to view the satellite imagery. GE doesn't have an accurate flight model, weather modelling or nav-aids.

A380That was their clearly stated intent.You and I may not agree with it, but the program also fires up in that mode.Please, and with all due respect, know your subject before calling someone a troll.It seems as though this crowd has gotten so negative, they don't even want to hear of any exciting new thing. I am actually sorry I started this thread and I will keep these kinds of things to myself and my own self enjoyment in the future. Tom was exactly right in shutting this forum down. The message posters in general are out of control.Personally, I would shut it down for good until everyone gets an attitude change. This is not a friendly place any more and some heads need to roll.Bob - LCNM

Edited March 3, 201214 yr by Toys_R_Us

Thank you for confirming my suspicions

I'm outta here, exactly like the last time you chimmed in and drove me away. In my blog your IP would have been blocked long ago.Bob

For those of you that still think this it a joke, you might want to check a few things out.1. First check out YouTube videos for GEFS. You might be surprised.2. It does have joystick support.3. See: http://support.googl...76993&ctx=topicHere you will see controls for thrust, rudder, ailerions, elevator, flaps, gear, brakes, and moreMicrosoft Flight is a program in very early development. It's features are extremely limited and for a target audience,Google Earth (GEFS) is a program in very early development. It's features are extremely limited and for a target audience,Each, has about the same potential to be a major product in the flying line-up at this point.Where Flight has better detailed planes, GE has better detailed scenary.Where Flight has good mouse support for simplicity, so does GEFS.Where Flight has better instrumention, GE has a whole world to offer.Where Flight has certain better features each with a price, GE is totally free.Where Flight is totally closed, GEFS has yet to take that position.But if the FS communtiy wants to move forward they need to support all the major game players.Given the state of both programs, it is my opinion they both need their own forum.In total right now, I do not see one or the other ahead in total offering.I do see GE with a whole lot more money to throw at it, given some enthusiasm and support.A negative attitude towards a free lunch, usually means the end of that free lunch.And in the end, we will eventually get to a whole world that is real. GEFS is way ahead on this one and there is little doubt that is the only reason they have done what they have done so far for FS enthusiasts while betting on the future. Right now Google's Android is kicking MIcrosoft's butt in the arena of the future (Cell phone and tablet systems).Bob - LCNM

Edited March 3, 201214 yr by Toys_R_Us

Well, I for one thank you Bob for bringing this to our attention. I'll definitely have to make some time myself to "stick my toe in the water," so to speak. :Peace:

Took the lead with flying by mouse?If you consider that taking the lead then I consider you a troll.

Ahem, moderators, this to me quite resemble one of the (in)famous personal attacks that you correctly would avoid in this place. The OP ideas can be original, one can obviously reject them, but are surely express in a totally calm way. Furthermore one of the hot issues discussed about Flight is just the different attention to controls, underlining the possibility to use a mouse or a x-box joypad. So why are this type of reactions tolerated?A.

Edited March 3, 201214 yr by Antlab

Ahem, moderators, this to me quite resemble one of the (in)famous personal attacks that you correctly would avoid in this place. The OP ideas can be original, one can obviously reject them, but are surely express in a totally calm way. Furthermore one of the hot issues discussed about Flight is just the different attention to controls, underlining the possibility to use a mouse or a x-box joypad. So why are this type of reactions tolerated?A.

Please don't misquote me.I've already reported this thread.

Google Earth's flight simulator function has been around for years and has never been further developed.Don't get me wrong, I think Google Earth is a great utility, but it will never evolve into a full fledged flight simulator. It wasn't designed to be a flight simulator, it's a mapping utility. The flight simulator feature is just a bit of fun that gives you a unique method of viewing the imagery.

Please don't misquote me.I've already reported this thread.

Sorry, where is the misquote? I exactly copied your message, without any change, it was also quite brief, so I don't think any word has been lost :-)A.

Sorry, where is the misquote? I exactly copied your message, without any change, it was also quite brief, so I don't think any word has been lost :-)A.

OK misquote was probably the wrong word. Please don't quote me out of context was what I meant.

This whole topic is based on a misunderstanding of what Flight can do (today).Bob, with due respect, half an hour with the beta is not enough to go on with Flight..Try flying the RV6 challenges in Flight, that should change your comparison (and yes, I do know Google Earth and what it can do..)

Edited March 4, 201214 yr by Bert Pieke

"Don't get me wrong, I think Google Earth is a great utility, but it will never evolve into a full fledged flight simulator".Think so ?Now to blow your brains out, click on the Fed-Ex jet picture, and get ready for a big surprise.Then decide if Flight is the only longer term game in town !!!MS Flight may just have change their ways as it relates to a closed program after you see this.http://www.ge-flightsimulator.com/The history of computers does not support your opinion. When MS closed the door to O.S. developers, they opened the door to the very innovative people of the world. And they usually find a way to deliver.I'm not bashing here. I am simply saying the end is not in sight by a long shot no matter what MS ends up doing with their new venture. Flight did not fit my needs simply because I do not like to fly in Hawaii only, and really get my kicks in some more exciting places. The New York City area is one of them. GEFS fills that need in certain ways for me right now. But certainly not all of those needs. If I want to shoot landings, I'll come back to the free version of Flight. That's the nice thing about computers and free program options.When you can navigate FSX with ease, Flight takes a half hour tops to pretty much size up.Bob - LCNM

Edited March 4, 201214 yr by Toys_R_Us

Bob, you're comparing apples and oranges. Or more likely apples and photocopiers.There's a lot more to a flight sim than a map you can move over. Microsoft also already had its own photoscenery data, similar to google maps, btw.I actually do most of my fsx flying using google, yahoo or ms data fof the terrain. But even this is very, very different from the experience of using google earth. Comparing a mapping program to a flightsim is an interesting concept, but you're drawing a very long bow with many of your analogies, imho.