Originally Posted by
QueenOfCoach
Google Earth is your friend.
Google Earth is free and lots of fun. I use it all the time, then recognize things when I fly.
That's not a bad idea at all. Heck, I have that on my macbook pro.. must look for an iPad app!
I use the AC seatback map to identify things sometimes, it's surprisingly fun and accurate. On a recent clear night flight back over the great lakes I could see Milwaukee and the curve of Lake Michigan with Chicago around it. Definitely a fun activity!
ETA: found Google Earth for iPad. Downloading it for this Thursday's flight!