Flight simulator and method for flight simulation

A flight simulator, comprising:

• a simulator cabin, wherein the simulator cabin incorporates a seat for an operator, an image display device for displaying the simulated environment, and at least one control element for generating simulation control data, and in particular for controlling the simulated aircraft and having the operator influence the simulation,
• a parallel kinematic device that comprises a base, a carrier element and several linear motion devices, wherein the carrier element is connected with the base by at least three, preferably six, linear motion devices, and wherein the base is connected or coupled with the floor and the carrier element with the simulator cabin, so that the simulator cabin is arranged on the parallel kinematic device,
• wherein the simulator cabin has a basic position that essentially corresponds to a stationary, straight flight of the simulated aircraft, and in which the roll axis of the simulated aircraft or the operator essentially runs horizontally,
• wherein the simulator cabin has a maximum positive pitch position, in which the roll axis, proceeding from a horizontal direction, is inclined upwardly as far as possible by a first pitch angle within the range of the kinematic capabilities of the parallel kinematic device, while observing whatever control reserves that might be provided, and the operator is resultantly inclined toward the back,
• wherein the simulator cabin has a maximum negative pitch position in which the roll axis, proceeding from a horizontal direction, is downwardly inclined by a second pitch angle within the range of the kinematic capabilities of the parallel kinematic device, while observing whatever control reserves that might be provided, and the operator is resultantly inclined toward the front, wherein the first pitch angle is greater than 25°.