Carrying on from the AF447 thread,

I’m not convinced a data dump from the CVR would be possible as the voice files would be very large.

However, dumping FDS data should be a relatively easy task.

The next generation of aircraft will transmit loads of parameters real time to the ground. There will be an FRD as a back up and the CVR will remain on board to capture the last 30 minutes of voice. The pilots unions will not allow people to listen in to their conversation live. Would you like your management listening in to you all day at work?

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