Aviation abbreviation
Cockpit Voice Recorder
At a glance
Meaning of Cockpit Voice Recorder
The recorder capturing cockpit sounds and conversations.
More about Cockpit Voice Recorder
The Cockpit Voice Recorder preserves audio useful in understanding crew actions and the cockpit environment.
It is different from the Flight Data Recorder, which records aircraft parameters. Investigators compare both types of recording with other evidence rather than treating one recording as a complete account.