Use a joystick or keyboard shortcuts to explore the world in a flight simulator.
Flight simulator requirements
To use the flight simulator, you need:
- Google Earth installed on a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer
- A joystick or a mouse and keyboard
Launch the flight simulator
You can open the flight simulator through the menu or by using shortcut keys:
- In the menu: Click Tools
Enter Flight Simulator
- Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt + a
- Mac: Press ⌘+ Option + a
Fly your plane
Monitor everything that’s happening on your flight with the head-up display (HUD). To get help while you’re flying, press Ctrl + h (Windows and Linux).
Exit the flight simulator
There are two ways to exit the flight simulator:
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click Exit flight simulator.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + a (Windows) or ⌘+ Option + a (Mac).