Earth Google in FCP sequence

Is it possible to use Earth Google's 3-D topography maps in a FCP sequence?
I realize you need a License from Google for media use.
Anyone been down this path?
I am working on a show and we want to create a simulated fly-by over a geographic region.
thanks
G4 Quicksilver 733, 1.25Ram, 23" HD Display Mac OS X (10.4.5) QT 7, FCP 4.5,

I've used this "poor boy" method, but it may not suit your needs.
I take a series of large screen shots along the "flight path" (full 30" screen to maximize resolution). I then "zoom in" from one image to the next and apply transitions. It helps greatly if the "zoomed in" image on the previous image matches the "zoomed out" image on the next image.
You don't get the full 3D feel with this method, but it does have a few advantages. First, it is smoother since you don't get the slightly jerky displays that seem to occur with Google Earth (at least on my system). Second, the entire image is at full resolution, unlike the constant resolution updating that you get when using Google Earth "live." Third, the image quality will be as good as it gets. I tried snapzpro and it certainly diesn't provide the same image quality. I don't know about the movie quality on Google Earth for the PC. Last... no extra cost.
Dave
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