Even though I don't use Flash too much any more I am doing some workshops with Flash and want to include google maps and other API's, so I am going try and make some simplified files that show how mapping can be used from within flash. I am currently following this link from super geekery and have come up with a way to integrate Flash files into Google maps, by setting the url and stage size etc by XML. To see the map and view the source code click here
To have a look at the very simple XML file used click here
I am also working on a way to integrate flash with google maps to be able to send data via javascript back and forth, this can be useful on a number of levels, but I have run into problems with Internet Explorer security which makes it flakey on that browser. It all works beautifully on all other browsers. Made me remember why web stuff can be such a pain. The example is a little dull, but the data in the text fields in the flash file has been sent from the xml to flash through google maps via javascript... Better still you can send data both ways.
To see the web link click here
Flash file click here
XML file click here
Link to Python dynamic google earth maps
Previously to using google maps I created a participatory mapping system where users could upload their own maps and then create spots on the map and attach audio to them. It never really got off the ground, I think mainly from my side because of Google maps could really do what this projected tried to but better. To view audio maps click here.