Hi,
I know this is rarely done. But is anyone aware of any flight data acquisition being done on small aircrafts such as the Cessna 172 or 208? If so, can you let me know what FDR is used for such aircraft (manufacturer and model) and what would be needed to get them installed. Thank you.
ej
By: yak139 - 2nd October 2005 at 21:09
I believe the system fitted to the Spitfire from PI Research in Cambridge.
Their systems are normally found on race cars.
By: galdri - 28th September 2005 at 09:53
I’ve never heard of FDR’s on light GA aircraft (Cessnas and the like). That does not mean, of course, that it does not exist! 😉 One of the most obvious obastacle for the GA community would be costs, I have a feeling that certified FDR’s do not come for free!
I think I remember an article in FlyPast saying that the Aircraft Restoration Company/Historic Flying Ltd. have been putting some sort of FDR’s into their latest Spitfire restorations. If this is a Certified unit, or something home made, I’ve got no idea. Mabe you should fire off an e-mail to them and ask. This is the nearest I can come to answering you question 😮
By: Melvyn Hiscock - 28th September 2005 at 09:50
Check out the Aircraft Spruce and Speciality website. They have some although why you would want it in a small aircraft is beyond me.
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