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flight recorder

A crashworthy device that records data about an aircraft's flight, such as airspeed, heading, and the procedures of the pilot. Also called black box.

flight recorder

(Engineering / Aeronautics) an electronic device fitted to an aircraft for storing information concerning its performance in flight. It is often used to determine the cause of a crash Also called black box

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flight recorder n → registratore m di volo

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