The logbook app automatically tracks currency for takeoffs and landings-and will separate touch and goes from full-stop landings-and instruments, including approaches and holds. Once the endorsement is created and the instructor signs the logbook, the endorsement cannot be changed by student. There is a library of instructor endorsements-each can be tailored by the instructor (something of significant importance to instructors). The app is set up to allow electronic signature by the flight instructor for flight training. By using the settings menu, the user can add or subtract data fields for each flight entry to track conditions or equipment important to the user such as retractable gear. Once set up, ForeFlight creates a draft logbook entry for each flight you make-you can accept it or tailor it as needed. ForeFlight, as does most of the other providers, addresses the issue directly and gives guidance an options for the process, including importing flight time spreadsheets as well as from other electronic logbook apps. We like that ForeFlight provides videos to help introduce a user to the logbook portion of the app.Īs with any of the electronic pilot logbook apps, a high-time pilot is going to spend some time inputting historical data into the app. It advertises storage on its secure cloud server. Here’s what we looked at, in no particular order:įoreFlight ( has included a pilot logbook in its new Basic Plus ($99.99 annually) and Pro Plus ($199.99 annually) Electronic Flight Bag apps. Allows sharing data with specified persons. Designed for easily sharing flights on social media. Changes configuration as a pilot’s career advances.Ĭan upload imagery from flights. Links to all portable devices for extra fee.Īpple only. Can integrate with panel avionics.ĭownloadable, highly customizable software. Logbook is included as part of the Garmin EFB. Logbook comes as a part of the ForeFlight EFB app. Select Electronic Logbooks Comparedĭownloadable spreadsheet.

We think all are satisfactory and we’re glad that many have free introductory periods so that pilots can take their time picking out what’s right for them.

While we lean toward the logbooks offered by ForeFlight, Garmin and Safelog, we aren’t tilting too far in any direction. Picking a favorite proved almost impossible-especially as the type of flying a pilot does varies widely and whether a pilot wants to share details of flights on social media also varies and some of the programs have a focus on professional versus recreational pilots or at pilots who have a desire to share their flying with others. We looked at a representative sampling and liked what we saw.

We’ve been impressed that a lot of skull sweat has gone into making them easy to use as well as a safe place to keep something very important to you-your history as a pilot. Electronic pilot logbooks have become ubiquitous in the last few years.

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