FDR

Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
Tags: Systems
A required device that records pertinent parameters and technical information about a flight.

FDR - flight data recorder, popularly known as a 'black box' (actually painted bright orange), by which various parameters of an aircraft's flight performance are recorded for analysis in the event of an incident or accident. ...

FDR: Flight Data Recorder. One of the so-called "black boxes". It is actually painted bright orange to be easily identified among aircraft debris, and records various parameters such as altitude, heading, airspeed, engine statistics, etc.

Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
Records pertinent technical information about a flight. An FDR will record information about the performance of various aircraft systems, as well as the aircraft's speed, altitude, heading and other flight parameters.

An FDR will record information about the performance of various aircraft systems, as well as the aircraft's speed, altitude, heading and other flight parameters.

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR) — A crash-resistant device that digitally records selected flight information, such as airspeed, altitude, heading, attitude, engine settings, G-loads, and the like.

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR)
An electronic device that records aircraft maneuvers. Used in accident investigations.

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See also: Flight, Navigation, FAA, Landing, Aviation