flight recorder
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noun
an electronic device aboard an aircraft that automatically records some aspects of the aircraft's performance in flight.
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Origin of flight recorder
First recorded in 1945–50
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flight recorder
noun
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 crashAlso called: black box
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