Flight Data Viewer

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

• How can I calibrate my indicated airspeed? Read these helpful instructions. Sample results (PDF format)

• How can I calibrate my static port? Read these helpful instructions and reference materials. Sample results (PDF format)

• How can I analyze cylinder temperatures to verify that dual ignition timing is correct? View this video demonstration.

• How can I analyze climb rate (Vx / Vy)? Read these tips. Sample results (PDF format)

• How can I analyze takeoff performance? View this video demonstration, and read these tips. Sample results (PDF format)

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

• Overview

• How can I analyze takeoff performance?

• How can I analyze cylinder temperatures to verify that dual ignition timing is correct?

• Using the graph zoom feature

• How do I download and install the 'Flight Data Viewer' using the Chrome browser?

• How can I export data to Savvy Data Analysis?

• Can I overlay the EFIS animation over a video? Yes! Here is a demo. Instructions for animation utility installation and usage.