Can we install flight data recorder of one type of aircraft on another aircraft?

What do we actually look for if we want to install the FDR on another aircraft. Do we need to develop a different FDR that suits the architecture of the specific aircraft or we only need to do some changes in the data acquisition units?

Some flight data recorders encode and compress their data. Also, the calibration of the sensors, word per frame, word placement in a frame, can be totally different. Chances are very slim they would be compatible, so yes, you'd need to review and recertify all the data acquisition front end as well.
My advise would be NOT to attempt it, it can be hellish.

I have heard that it is pretty much impossible to disable the data recorder in american automobiles. Can anyone confirm or refute this? I want more than anything to guard my privacy against some scummy insurance company.

The data recorder you refer to is part of the engine control module. I'm not aware of a way to disable this "feature" without destroying the functionality of the ECM. The only way I can think to avoid it would be to drive an older car.

What are the responsibillities of the gage manager, launcher and observer/data recorder?

In science we are doing a rocket portfolio, and on one of my pages I am supposed to write the responsibilities of these 3 jobs. A gage manager, a launcher, and a observer/data recorder. Does anyone know what these jobs are, and what are their responsibilities are?
If it helps at all they are jobs for when we launch off our rockets, using air pressure.
thanks to anyone who can help!

You might be best served checking your teacher's lab instructions. He or she likely identified these positions and the responsibilities associated with them. If I give you my best guess, it's likely still not exactly what your teacher provided.

With that said, the gage manager is likely the person using the elevation angle tracking device (such as altitrack) and maybe a stopwatch or two, while the recorder is noting the times and angles. The launcher is likely responsible for the actual operation of the launching device.

Do you have a safety observer?

Is the Flight Data Recorder duplicated?

Do they put 2 FDRs in the plane to ensure redundancy?

No, but the cockpit voice recorder IS a seperate unit

Does anyone know if there is a new car or SUV in the world that does not contain an event data recorder?

I am aware all Ford and GM products contain edrs. Some or all Chrysler products contain edrs. I've never bought a new foreign car before, but I'm ready to screw the US makes if they insist on forcing these spy devices on me.

EDRs have become ubiquitous. You'll have to buy someting older to avoid them.

Some jurisdictions allow this information to be subpoenaed, some do not.

Why aren't airplanes made from the same material the "black box" (flight data recorder) is made from?

It seems that when a plane crashes invariably the 'black box' survives-so why not make the plane from the same stuff the black box is made from?

You know how havy thats is you would need like 10,000 HP!