Bernd Runge Jun 1, 2009:

@ franglish I've spent appr. 800 hrs in simulators as a flight crew, so I do have a "basic" understanding of a simulator and its technical features. I was trying to find a term which fits into Jonathan's document - and, not all simulators are the same.
And, who knows the translator of this patent??

franglish Jun 1, 2009:

@Bernd the link provided will answer your question, Bernd

Bernd Runge Jun 1, 2009:

What other positions does the simulator have? Off/initial/power-on position?

franglish Jun 1, 2009:

may be helpful The structure thus far disclosed is suitable for providing motion in 3° of freedom to platform 12, and therefore to student station 10. As shown in FIG. 1, platform 12 is in the rest or settled position with cylinders 24, 40 and 110 in their fully retracted positions. Likewise, erecting cylinder 50 is in its fully retracted position and platform 12, due to the geometric relationships of the cylinders and other structural elements, is in a level position wherein power to the actuators may be turned off.
A motion system for a vehicle simulator, or the like, ... In one such position (FIG. 1) platform 12 is in a rest position with the power to all actuators ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/3577655.html