Unlike many experimental aircraft of this enthralling era,
the LLRV was never intended to represent an aviational
prototype at all. It's only reason for existence was to
accomodate and familiarize the Apollo astronauts with
the attitudes of a rocket-powered vehicle that flies
under distinctive non-aerodynamic regimes, such as
those experienced during a lunar orbit and the ensuing
touchdown. It is probably the most visionary hardware
simulator ever built.
Aircraft :
• Bell Aerosystems LLRV Lunar Landing Research Vehicle Build 1 as
highly detailed gmax-model with 2D/3DVirtual Cockpit
• Fully implemented operative gauges/instrumentation
• Operating CF-700-2V main engine and peroxide rockets
• Authentic sounds and visual effects
• Fully moving pilot figure
• 3 different flight characteristics: easy, medium, realistic.
• North American Mustang P-51D 'Fly me to the Moon'. Highly detailed
and full equipped model by leading FS-designer Shigeru Tanaka,
exclusively released and adapted for LunarPilot.
Scenery :
• Kennedy Space Center LTS (Lunar Terrain Simulator) in the vicinity of
Launch Complex 39, covering approximately 1000 x 1000 yards of lunar surface.
• Spaceville urbana with 1200 buildings, many of them landable.
• LLRV Eastport Launchpad with retractable refueling dock.
• Automated emergency escape tunnel from LTS.
• Basic flight training court.
Extras :
• Jack Kluever Interview
• Comprehensive LunarPilot Manual (PDF, English and German)
• Original Flight Manual (PDF, 152 pages)
• high resolution LunarPilot Video (windows media player)
• historical facts and background (PDF)
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