The surprising existence of the erase button on cockpit voice recorders
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This article explains the purpose and safeguards of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) erase button, outlines FAA/EASA/ICAO regulations, and traces the shift from 30-minute/2-hour to 25-hour recordings driven by incidents like the 2017 Air Canada near-miss. It balances safety benefits of longer retention with pilot privacy concerns and organizational culture, highlighting how technical advances and global standards aim to improve investigations while managing risks of misuse.
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