Log book corrections
05-25-2007, 09:53 AM
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Log book corrections
I know the answer is to not make mistakes in your log book but........I do have some mistakes in my log book. Whether wrong column or math errors I have a few. What is the best way to make corrections? I have started using a calculator for even the smallest additions and am much more careful now. Was thinking once I finish my training, I would get a new book but what about all the hours in the old book? Can they be transfered to the new one? Or do I need my CFI to rewrite all of his entries?
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05-25-2007, 10:08 AM
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The best way is just to put a line through the mistake and write in the correction next to it. Also, initial near the correction.
Many people use White Out or Green Out to correct their logbook and that is fine too. Some people don't like white out, but I've been using it almost 9 years and never had a problem getting a job or rating.
Don't have your flight instructor rewrite each entry. That is actually illegal. I had a buddy who did that for an expired solo endorsement when I was a flight instructor. An FAA examiner found out and tried to get the CFI's certificate taken away. Apparently intentionally signing an endorsement with the wrong date is illegal.
PS: I noticed your name is Duksrule...you aren't from Oregon are you?
Many people use White Out or Green Out to correct their logbook and that is fine too. Some people don't like white out, but I've been using it almost 9 years and never had a problem getting a job or rating.
Don't have your flight instructor rewrite each entry. That is actually illegal. I had a buddy who did that for an expired solo endorsement when I was a flight instructor. An FAA examiner found out and tried to get the CFI's certificate taken away. Apparently intentionally signing an endorsement with the wrong date is illegal.
PS: I noticed your name is Duksrule...you aren't from Oregon are you?
05-25-2007, 12:21 PM
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You can do a one-line entry for corrections and make the appropriate corrections there. I did that for a few math and transposition errors, and my last interviewer didn't say a word about my logbook.
05-26-2007, 05:38 PM
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I usually white-out or cross it out (depending on how readable it would be), then in a margin put the date of correction and initial (sometimes I'll put a note that says something like "Wrong Column").
However, now I use an electronic logbook to backup my paper one and it has helped to reduce the math mistakes.
However, now I use an electronic logbook to backup my paper one and it has helped to reduce the math mistakes.
05-26-2007, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NE_Pilot
However, now I use an electronic logbook to backup my paper one and it has helped to reduce the math mistakes.
05-27-2007, 08:38 AM
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When I was still training, I had the instructors sign my paper logbook and then I later made an entry in my logbook software. I would just leave the signature and certificate # out.
Once you get your ratings out of the way, nobody signs your paper logbook. Now I just print out mine when I have an interview. I don't even update my paper logbook anymore, but I still keep it around for my records.
Once you get your ratings out of the way, nobody signs your paper logbook. Now I just print out mine when I have an interview. I don't even update my paper logbook anymore, but I still keep it around for my records.
05-27-2007, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by daytonaflyer
Don't have your flight instructor rewrite each entry. That is actually illegal. I had a buddy who did that for an expired solo endorsement when I was a flight instructor. An FAA examiner found out and tried to get the CFI's certificate taken away. Apparently intentionally signing an endorsement with the wrong date is illegal.
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