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michael(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:48 pm Post subject: Logbook software

What is everyone using for pilot or other logbook software?  I'm thinking about moving more electronic and have been looking at the usual suspects like LogTen and Zululog. 



Michael

robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: Logbook software

I have only used Logbook Pro for last ~8 years. Works for me but I have NO idea what is available now and if I were to start over I would look for something cloud based as long as you can export YOUR data back to your local computer if needed.



Michael what EFIS are you using?



Robin 



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Bob Turner

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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Logbook software

I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.



It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type, total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."

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michael(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject: Logbook software

Thanks Robin, I have AFS 4500's. I was just looking at Logbook Pro and it looks like they have an app for pretty much everything in addition to the desktop. I like the look of LogTen but no web or desktop app for PC so that's probably out.  



Michael



On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:05 PM, "Robin Marks" <robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com> wrote:



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 I have only used Logbook Pro for last ~8 years. Works for me but I have NO idea what is available now and if I were to start over I would look for something cloud based as long as you can export YOUR data back to your local computer if needed.

 

 Michael what EFIS are you using?

 

 Robin 

 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2881

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject: Logbook software

I use excel for a logbook and only log flight reviews or training time or anything that requires a signature in my hardcover log.  

Tim

On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:08 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu> wrote:



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 I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.

 

 It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type, total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."

 

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michael(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:25 pm Post subject: Logbook software

Back in the early '90s I made an Access program for a logbook as a way to run reports and always know where I was with currency. It was a lot of work and I spent many hours entering in all of the info from my logbook. When I changed careers I let that lapse so I'm basically paper based again. 



Michael



On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:16 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu> wrote:



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 I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.

 

 It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type, total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."

 

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 Bob Turner

 RV-10 QB

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=378889#378889

Kellym

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:45 pm Post subject: Logbook software

I've been using For Pilots Logbook at www.forpilots.com

shareware, simple, easy to customize. No idea if it works on non-windoze 

platforms.



On 7/21/2012 5:48 PM, Michael Sausen wrote:

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    What is everyone using for pilot or other logbook software?  I'm thinking about moving more electronic and have been looking at the usual suspects like LogTen and Zululog.



 Michael

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dave.saylor.aircrafters(a
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:52 pm Post subject: Logbook software

I use a spreadsheet and print the pages with a space at the bottom of each for BFR signoffs and such.

Dave Saylor

831-750-0284 CL

 



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 I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.

 

 It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type, total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ..."

 

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 Bob Turner

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deej(at)deej.net
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: Logbook software

On 7/21/2012 8:48 PM, Michael Sausen wrote:

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    What is everyone using for pilot or other logbook software?  I'm thinking about moving more electronic and have been looking at the usual suspects like LogTen and Zululog.




	




     Can we use electronic books for the plane (airframe, engine, prop)?



-Dj



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rv10rob(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject: Logbook software

http://myflightbook.com

  

 Works great, and it's free.

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On 7/21/2012 8:48 PM, Michael Sausen wrote:

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Tim Olson

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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:09 am Post subject: Logbook software

I just assumed it was pointless to try because every entry needs signing before its considered complete, but for those I do a spreadsheet first and then make sure every annual condition inspection I have it all in my chicken scratches in hard cover.  I'm sure it is possible somehow and certainly David Saylor's print and sign would work.  I do think though that to really get optimum "value" out of a logbook it would be best to be hardcover and print as-you-go.  Remember that in the certified world a plane is almost worthless without its logs.  So for those I just went the old route.  Admittedly I do only catch up the paper logs once a year though usually....or I guess I'd do it anytime I have a "significant" entry.

I find I refer to my spreadsheet all the time though...plus, doing it electronically allows me to quickly add lots of detail.  I probably write more in my logbook and on my kneeboard while IFR each year than I actually hand write on paper in TOTAL for anything else.  Probably WAY more. For me these days, handwriting is a lost form of communication and I have almost no use for a pencil or pen. I am nearly 100% paperless.

If it really came down to it, I'd be comfortable with David's print a page and sign all the entries....but I think if I bought a plane I'd be happiest to have both hard and digital copies.

Tim

On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Dj Merrill <deej(at)deej.net> wrote:

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 On 7/21/2012 8:48 PM, Michael Sausen wrote:

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    Can we use electronic books for the plane (airframe, engine, prop)?

 -Dj

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 Dj Merrill - N1JOV

 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/

 Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/

TimRVator(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:42 am Post subject: Logbook software

For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with 

paper log book for signature-required items).

My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app. 

DocsToGo costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version 

supports Cloud storage (I think that's worth the extra $7).  Documents 

To Go supports some (but not all) Excel functions.  It's robust enough 

to support things like calculating IFR currency expiration date, which 

is all I need.  Email me if you want a copy of my Excel sheet.

Tim

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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)

RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold

RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs

Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:

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 I use excel for a logbook and only log flight reviews or training time or anything that requires a signature in my hardcover log.

 Tim

 On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:08 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

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> I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.

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> It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type, total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."

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> RV-10 QB

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> Read this topic online here:

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jjessen01

Joined: 27 Sep 2010
Posts: 50

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:51 am Post subject: Logbook software

I use Excel as well. It allows me to track everything from flight hours to oil usage to very detailed notes on flights to flight instruction hours, with whom, etc etc etc. I have excel pages dedicated to engine and airframe, and to major sign-offs, including medical, transponder, biennial, etc. Then two or three times a year I update my paper log. All endorsements are in the paper logs, however. 

.. by phone

On Jul 22, 2012, at 7:36 AM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator(at)comcast.net> wrote:

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 For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with paper log book for signature-required items).

 My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app. DocsToGo costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version supports Cloud storage (I think that's worth the extra $7).  Documents To Go supports some (but not all) Excel functions.  It's robust enough to support things like calculating IFR currency expiration date, which is all I need.  Email me if you want a copy of my Excel sheet.

 Tim

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 Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)

 RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold

 RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs

 Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:

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mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:38 pm Post subject: Logbook software

I use the log book output from my GRT HX system which produces a .xls directly.  Then I add notes as needed.  I have a number of additional sheets with things like W&B in the same workbook.

Documents to Go sounds like the perfect enhancement.  Thanks.

Bill Watson 

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 22, 2012, at 10:36 AM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator(at)comcast.net> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with paper log book for signature-required items).

 My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app. DocsToGo costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version supports Cloud storage (I think that's worth the extra $7).  Documents To Go supports some (but not all) Excel functions.  It's robust enough to support things like calculating IFR currency expiration date, which is all I need.  Email me if you want a copy of my Excel sheet.

 Tim

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 Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)

 RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold

 RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs

 Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:

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