This view shows a broadside view of the simulator. The rescue and ejection seat warnings were hand painted. Additional lettering was performed using peel-n-stick letters. The notation was patterned after that on real F-15's and F-16's and includes the aircraft serial number and fueling instructions. There are also instructions for rescuing the crew by jettisoning the canopy.

This view gives a nice presentation of the HUD and MFD. Inside the HUD enclosure was a CRT and mirror, which allowed the HUD graphics and symbology to be displayed on a reflected, virtual image on the HUD glass. The MFD included a series of buttons surrounding the CRT.

A front quarter view which shows the ejection seat, including hand-sewn cushions covered with olive-drab cloth. Cushion filler was carpet padding. The seat was constructed of wood, with twin 2x4's forming the spine of the seat. The seat was very strong, but very heavy. An actual aircraft placard (seen on the side of the headrest assembly) added a touch of realism. The HUD glass can be clearly seen in this view. The front of the simulator included four AC-powered muffin fans (with guards) to keep the forward section of the simulator cool. (It contained electronics, displays, and computers.)

A closeup of the cockpit during early development. The CRT inside the HUD can be seen peering through the hole in the top of the HUD. The MFD can be seen with it's control buttons. A power button was included, which simulated power control though software -- the CRT was always on during simualtor operation, but imagery was only shown when software "read" that the power switch was "on". The MFD included a tinted CRT cover to reduce glare. Simulated electro-mechanical standby instruments were installed on both sides of the MFD. The instructor operating station (IOS) can be seen in the background. This included a series of switches to control the four Amiga computers, special Cygnus-1 computers (for I/O), and one PC. A trackball controller (in place of a mouse) and a keyboard were embedded in the table surface of the IOS for instructor input and control.