An immersive video projection system for a virtual reality simulator includes a plurality of imaging units each configured to project a video image upon a plurality of respective first surface mirrors. The video images reflected off of each of the first surface mirrors are then incident upon a panoramic display having a radius of curvature that matches the radius of curvature of the first surface mirrors, so as to provide a high-fidelity image with reduced artifacts for use in simulating motion of various activities. The immersive video projection system may also utilize an interface system that is configured to provide highly realistic control arrangements that provide realistic levels of feedback thereto, so as to impart a highly realistic and immersive experience to the user of the virtual reality simulator.