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flight recorder

an electronic module, designed to survive a crash, fire, etc., that records flight data, as altitude, airspeed, and aircrew conversations

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noun
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.

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