Originally Posted by
SkyRock
I have been looking at getting a new logbook that better suits my current job. I have two questions:
1. Is it okay to start a new logbook when my current logbook is only 1/2 complete?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
SkyRock
2. Is it okay to split my cross-country column?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
SkyRock
-I currently log XC under one column in my paper logbook. This includes XC toward ATP (61.1_B_VI) and XC towards ratings under part 61 (61.1_B_II).
-My electronic logbook provides specific XC time division based on category.
-Some say to create a separate column for XC toward ATP, however, I did not have the space in my paper logbook. Should I split the column in my new paper logbook, given I will have the extra space?
-"AOPA recommends that you log all cross-country hours under the basic cross-country column and then add the distance and landing information under the notes or remarks column alongside". Some on this forum disagree with this...
As long as it's clear what you're doing, you can slice and dice your flight time any way you like. You'll find it's better to do that, than have to try to split your time apart down the road.
In the case of ATP XC, you only need to log that prior to obtaining your ATP, so there is a case to just manually calculate that out. But either way is fine. Once you have your ATP you could simply consolidate all XC time back into one column.
It should be logical, straightforward, CONSISTENT and easy for you to explain to anyone reviewing your logbook. They like methodical organization. They don't like sloppy and error-prone.
You can make a "journal entry" in your logbook at any time... a line entry which corrects or adjusts times with a note explaining why.