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 link 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.
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. A good thing is though, that there is good and simple opportunities for participation and particpants could upload their own maps. To view audio maps click here.