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15. The wireless dual flight data recorder apparatus with satellite network connectivity

and method for streaming remote backup in accordance with claim 1, wherein said

means for providing the wireless data link between the quick access recorder or any

suitable acquisition unit, and remote data center comprises a wireless satellite link used

to wirelessly connect the elements of the network.

16. The wireless dual flight data recorder apparatus with satellite network connectivity

and method for streaming remote backup in accordance with claim 1, wherein said

means for providing one or more tracking transmitters operating in unison for

transmitting distress radio beacon used to assist rescuers and emergency responders

find survivors within the first twenty four hours comprises the emergency locator

transmitter, solar charging and flotation systems.

17. The wireless dual flight data recorder apparatus with satellite network connectivity

and method for streaming remote backup in accordance with claim 1, wherein said

means for a communications channel between the deployable ejectable flight data

recorder and the flight data recorder for managing data transfers and synchronization

between the dual flight recorders comprises an integrated data link using any logical

port to accomplish the internal transfer and synchronization of the flight data.

18. The wireless dual flight data recorder apparatus with satellite network connectivity

and method for streaming remote backup in accordance with claim 1, wherein said

means for recording communications and controls within the cockpit of the aircraft

comprises a cockpit voice recorder (2) for capturing communications in the cockpit and

functioning with the video recorder system to facilitate data collection to the apparatus.

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