Google Earth’s built-in Flight Simulator might be its coolest feature (opens in new tab)

Google Earth has been around for years, but it just released one of its most entertaining features. It’s a built-in flight simulator that lets you pilot an aircraft anywhere on Earth. The simulator turns ’s detailed satellite imagery into a giant virtual playground. Instead of looking at cities, mountains, and coastlines from above, you can climb into the cockpit of a virtual plane and fly through them yourself. Skim over the Grand Canyon, circle Mount Fuji, or cruise over the endless dunes o...