3D airspace view in Google Earth

[TangoWhiskey]

I was thinking about using the Google Earth SDK to "visualize" Class B airspace; but then found (doing the research) that somebody has already done that (for the UK) and done it VERY well, color coded for types of airspace, including victor airways:

Open that link below while you've got Google Earth open... it will load the airspace data and take you to the UK. Then use the Google Earth tools to lower your altitude to airplane level (5-6000 feet) and tilt the view down for a forward view.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=75473

That's COOL. I need to do a little more research and see if somebody had done this for the U.S. This would be great for "pre-flying" a new area before you go.

 

[TangoWhiskey]

P.S.--OK, here's one with airspace and sectionals for the U.S.: http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/download.php?Number=42998

Just open up the "California Maps" (misnamed; it's the whole US) folder in the Places sidebar, and check the "Sectional Charts of the U.S." checkbox...

 

[alaskaflyer]

Don't know if you've seen this before, it provides sectional coverage for CONUS plus 3d airspace polygons for class B, C, D, restricted, NS, prohibited and warning (I think) areas, plus the semi-real time flights. Remember you can use the slide tool to adjust the transparency of the polygons or sectionals.

http://www.fboweb.com/antest/ge/intro.aspx