Flight data recorders have contributed to safety improvements that have saved countless lives over the years. The technology that makes them reliable and survivable has always been on the cutting edge, so David takes a look inside a "black box" design from 1987! There are plenty of surprises to be found, though perhaps the excellent build quality of the unit isn't one of them.

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#0:00 The Electronics Inside
#0:25 Flight Recorder
#22:26 Give Your Feedback

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