Originally Posted by
Ski Patrol
The simulator .... well let's just say it can be reset rather quickly with the push of a button.
Not when the sim thinks you have "crashed" into the ground/terrain or bodies of water! Once it exceeds the proper operating positions for the hydraulic supports, your (Canadian) goose is cooked. The only thing that can get the sim "reset" at that point is a full restart and initialization, often requiring the assistance of a sim tech.
Some of the more vigilant sim instructors will pay close attention during V1 cuts etc, with a hand ready on the "flight freeze" button. Much easier to reposition after a flight freeze and debrief, rather than having to do a complete reset after the hydraulics come crashing down.