Abstract: A simulator mechanism capable of operating in three degrees of freedom is described comprising a base (14) having a fixed plane, a simulator plane (12) and three independent extendible actuators (16, 18 and 20) capable of changing the simulator operating plane, three actuators (16, 18 and 20) being pivotally coupled with universal freedom at or around, a substantially single point (C), each actuator (16, 18 and 20) being pivotally coupled to points (J, E, and F) on the simulator plane (12), each point (J, E and F) being spaced apart from the other actuator coupling points on the same plane A restrainer means is provided to prevent motion in the yaw, surge and sway axes.

Abstract: Fluid cushion equipment comprising a floor having valves supplied by a matrix of fluid supply lines and a fluid cushion platform. Positioning of the platform on or above the valves actively causes them to open to supply fluid beneath the platform which is trapped by flexible hollow tubular skirts. The platforms are driven in the described direction by one or more wheeled drives which are only in contact with the floor when thrust is required.