A flight recorder designed for small aircraft captures various onboard flight
data
in real-time and stores it in non-volatile memory. Recorded data includes aircraft's
instantaneous position, altitude, attitude, engine RPM, G forces, flap position,
cockpit voice and others. These data are obtained from various sensors which are
integrated into the recorder. At the end of a flight the recorded data is downloaded
into a computer using a wireless communications data transceiver also integrated
into the recorder. It does not require removal or attaching any equipment to be
able to download data. In addition to accident investigation, applications include
training, preventive maintenance and asset monitoring.
