The flight recorder
Example: Flight recorder stores flight data for safety investigations
Definition
The flight recorder is a device installed in aircraft that continuously records various flight data and cockpit audio to assist in accident investigations and improve aviation safety.
Etymology
The term "flight recorder" combines "flight," from Old English 'flyht,' meaning the act of flying, and "recorder," from Latin 'recordari,' meaning to remember or keep a record. Did you know? Flight recorders are often called 'black boxes' despite being bright orange for visibility.
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"The flight recorder" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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