Best Electronic Logbook for Regionals
#102
That's fine, keep your paper the way they are. When you enter the flights into your e-log, just use the equivalent HH:MM format (i.e 1.4 = 1hr 24min). Then when you have to print your e-log, use whatever format you like (decimals, hh:mm, bananas, etc.).
#103
FWIW... for my interview I had my logbook printed up, subtle nondescript binder and on the standard green paper. No one said a thing other than... "looks nice" and "your time here matches your application." They hadn't specified what format the logs HAD TO be in. Even then, I had my written logs in the hotel and up to date... JIC
But if you started e-log and had e-endorsements, that works too. Some e-logs allow CFI's to endorse a student and then allow that student to print an endorsement page.
#104
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 4
I've been watching this thread for a little. What do you guys recommend for my situation?
200 hours total time
Ppl and instrument rating
Hope to make it to the airlines (insert all the standard caveats, no warnings needed yet...)
I have my paper log book, and an excel spreadsheet I've kept track of since the start that is an exact copy of my (single) paper logbook. Only difference is there's no endorsements, but I have pictures of those.
So would you recommend I start a logbook program now? Or will the excel be good enough?
I had planned on getting a new log book after i get my commercial/cfi/cfii.
200 hours total time
Ppl and instrument rating
Hope to make it to the airlines (insert all the standard caveats, no warnings needed yet...)
I have my paper log book, and an excel spreadsheet I've kept track of since the start that is an exact copy of my (single) paper logbook. Only difference is there's no endorsements, but I have pictures of those.
So would you recommend I start a logbook program now? Or will the excel be good enough?
I had planned on getting a new log book after i get my commercial/cfi/cfii.
#105
I've been watching this thread for a little. What do you guys recommend for my situation?
200 hours total time
Ppl and instrument rating
Hope to make it to the airlines (insert all the standard caveats, no warnings needed yet...)
I have my paper log book, and an excel spreadsheet I've kept track of since the start that is an exact copy of my (single) paper logbook. Only difference is there's no endorsements, but I have pictures of those.
So would you recommend I start a logbook program now? Or will the excel be good enough?
I had planned on getting a new log book after i get my commercial/cfi/cfii.
200 hours total time
Ppl and instrument rating
Hope to make it to the airlines (insert all the standard caveats, no warnings needed yet...)
I have my paper log book, and an excel spreadsheet I've kept track of since the start that is an exact copy of my (single) paper logbook. Only difference is there's no endorsements, but I have pictures of those.
So would you recommend I start a logbook program now? Or will the excel be good enough?
I had planned on getting a new log book after i get my commercial/cfi/cfii.
1) Continue using paper logbook and update e-log as you go in parallel with the paper. This will keep all endorsements together (as opposed to paper and electronic). Then once you've got all your ratings, just use the e-log. The good news is that you already have this going on with your Excel spreadsheet. Any e-log program will be able to import it.
2) Completely transition to electronic. You wouldn't have to update your logbook in two places, but you would have paper endorsements as well as electronic endorsements. Also, make sure your CFI's are comfortable with doing e-endorsements/sign-offs.
Plug for mccpilotlog follows:
You can actually download the entire program and use it for free while you continue with your paper logbook. The free edition allows you to import and print still. There are only few features in the program that requires a paid license, and most of those are just gee-wiz, cool things (i.e. automatic night time calculation, reports, etc.). Once you get to a regional, however, you might want to consider paying for the Enterprise Edition (~$76) where you can sync your company schedule.
#106
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 4
You have a couple options:
1) Continue using paper logbook and update e-log as you go in parallel with the paper. This will keep all endorsements together (as opposed to paper and electronic). Then once you've got all your ratings, just use the e-log. The good news is that you already have this going on with your Excel spreadsheet. Any e-log program will be able to import it.
2) Completely transition to electronic. You wouldn't have to update your logbook in two places, but you would have paper endorsements as well as electronic endorsements. Also, make sure your CFI's are comfortable with doing e-endorsements/sign-offs.
Plug for mccpilotlog follows:
You can actually download the entire program and use it for free while you continue with your paper logbook. The free edition allows you to import and print still. There are only few features in the program that requires a paid license, and most of those are just gee-wiz, cool things (i.e. automatic night time calculation, reports, etc.). Once you get to a regional, however, you might want to consider paying for the Enterprise Edition (~$76) where you can sync your company schedule.
1) Continue using paper logbook and update e-log as you go in parallel with the paper. This will keep all endorsements together (as opposed to paper and electronic). Then once you've got all your ratings, just use the e-log. The good news is that you already have this going on with your Excel spreadsheet. Any e-log program will be able to import it.
2) Completely transition to electronic. You wouldn't have to update your logbook in two places, but you would have paper endorsements as well as electronic endorsements. Also, make sure your CFI's are comfortable with doing e-endorsements/sign-offs.
Plug for mccpilotlog follows:
You can actually download the entire program and use it for free while you continue with your paper logbook. The free edition allows you to import and print still. There are only few features in the program that requires a paid license, and most of those are just gee-wiz, cool things (i.e. automatic night time calculation, reports, etc.). Once you get to a regional, however, you might want to consider paying for the Enterprise Edition (~$76) where you can sync your company schedule.
Also should have mentioned I'm more of a 'team android' person. An ipad is in my future though. Probably my 'congratulations' gift to myself after getting cfi/cfii.
#107
Mcc runs on android, windows phone, windows, MacOS, iOS. Keep in mind, it needs a laptop, standalone does not work on just a phone or tablet, those are helper apps.
#108
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 27
Fellow pilots,
I'm a military guy who starting flying small civilian in 2001. I have approx. 2600 hrs (and over 1000k flights) and am thinking about starting the transition to Log Book Pro soon so I can get my stuff squared away to apply to Major's next summer. Is it pretty easy (i understand time consuming) to input every single sortie into the program? I am thinking about choosing Log Book Pro becuase I fly 1-2 times per day and it would be easy to log sorties on my phones app. Thoughts?
Thanks
I'm a military guy who starting flying small civilian in 2001. I have approx. 2600 hrs (and over 1000k flights) and am thinking about starting the transition to Log Book Pro soon so I can get my stuff squared away to apply to Major's next summer. Is it pretty easy (i understand time consuming) to input every single sortie into the program? I am thinking about choosing Log Book Pro becuase I fly 1-2 times per day and it would be easy to log sorties on my phones app. Thoughts?
Thanks
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