Logbook neatness.
08-01-2016, 04:17 PM
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Logbook neatness.
How important is it to keep your pen color consistent in your logbook? I've had multiple instructors tell me that it doesn't really matter, and some instructors tell me that it does matter. I just wanna get the opinion of some airline guys. Also would it be a good idea just to switch to an electronic logbook?
08-01-2016, 06:09 PM
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It doesn't matter. I would keep it to black or blue though, preferably black; just make sure it's legible. If your not already, you might want to get used to using a fine point pen. [Later, in professional flying you will be filling out forms, sometimes with small spaces.] Also don't put anything stupid in the remarks column!
Another note about pens: Unless I'm flying Aerobatics, I typically keep a pen attached to the lanyard around my neck, along with a very small flashlight. It's not for convenience, more as back up in case you drop either in flight.
PS, When you get to the point you are flying long days with multiple legs, and don't have time to put them in your logbook, at least make pertinent notes of those flights on a clearance pad or such that you don't forget later.
Another note about pens: Unless I'm flying Aerobatics, I typically keep a pen attached to the lanyard around my neck, along with a very small flashlight. It's not for convenience, more as back up in case you drop either in flight.
PS, When you get to the point you are flying long days with multiple legs, and don't have time to put them in your logbook, at least make pertinent notes of those flights on a clearance pad or such that you don't forget later.
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08-01-2016, 08:46 PM
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Various pens actually tends to look a bit more authentic; if the entire log is in the same pen, it tends to look a little less authentic.
Black, blue, it doesn't matter. Same pen, different pen, whatever. A lot of applicants these days use electronic logbooks with print-outs, and those all look the same.
Do whatever works for you.
Bear in mind that those instructors who are telling you what to do often have zero experience; they're hardly a fountain of experience or authority on what you should or shouldn't do with your logbook. How would they know?
Black, blue, it doesn't matter. Same pen, different pen, whatever. A lot of applicants these days use electronic logbooks with print-outs, and those all look the same.
Do whatever works for you.
Bear in mind that those instructors who are telling you what to do often have zero experience; they're hardly a fountain of experience or authority on what you should or shouldn't do with your logbook. How would they know?
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