The CAA FCL division are quite happy with a printout of an electronic logbook -- LASORS A17 refers. Everyone else to whom I've ever had to show my logbook has been just as happy with a printout.
Can anyone explain why they would prefer to keep their flight records in an Excel spreadsheet over a manual, and easily transportable logbook?
The three reasons I do so are:
1) Our aircraft hours are compiled into a spreadsheet. Using an electronic logbook allows a shared format and saves transcribing the same info twice.
2) It's easier to backup an electronic document on a regular basis than a paper logbook.
3) No need to mess around with registered post etc. for sending it around. The recipient just keeps the printout.