Windows Issues

  • I'm using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and when I attempt to install the 'Flight Data Viewer' I see a message stating 'This setup requires the .NET Framework version 2.0.50727 ...' How do I resolve this problem? Answer

EFIS & Flight Data Viewer Setup

  • How do I create a flight data recording file? Answer

  • How do I download and install the 'Flight Data Viewer' using the Chrome browser? View this video demonstration.

  • How do I define limit and warning levels? Answer

  • Can I rename the labels on the RDAC page? Will the renamed labels be shown on the graphs and data grid? Answer

  • I have a MGL EFIS. How do I customize the 'Flight Data Viewer' to match my installed configuration? Answer

  • I have a Dynon Skyview. How do I customize the 'Flight Data Viewer' to match my installed configuration? Answer

  • I have a GRT EFIS. How do I customize the 'Flight Data Viewer' to match my installed configuration? Answer

  • What is fuel flow math and how is it helpful? Answer

Data Extraction

  • I have a MGL EFIS. I neglected to record my last flight. Is there a way to retrieve that data? Answer

  • I have a MGL EMS Extreme engine monitor which cannot record GPS data. However, I use ForeFlight to record my flight's GPS flight path. Is there a way to merge the GPS data into the 'Flight Data Viewer File'? Answer

Viewing Flight Data

  • What MGL black box data is available to view? Answer

  • How do I open and view my previous flights? Answer

  • How do I magnify (zoom) graphs? View this video demonstration.

Analyzing Flight Data

Mac

  • Is there a version for the Mac? No. However, users have had good results running the Flight Data Viewer in Parallels which is a Windows emulation program.

Videos