Folks,
I suggest that you have a close look at CAR 5.51 and 5.52 (an extract follows) to establish whether a computerised logbook will satisfy the CASA requirements shown below.
I have heard that a permanent record is also a requirement under some other Aus Govt Regulation. A computerised log book is able to be altered at will, (and I know a hand written one can be also) but without any evidence of a change.
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988
- REG 5.51 Personal log books
(1)
The holder of a flight crew licence, a special pilot licence or a certificate of validation must have a personal log book that is suitable:
(a)
for the entry of flight crew ratings, aircraft endorsements, flight procedure authorisations and other kinds of privileges; and
(b)
for recording the matters required by regulation 5.52 to be recorded in a personal log book; and
(c)
for recording any other matter that CASA directs must be recorded in a personal log book. etc etc
Note Regulation 5.56 requires the holder of a flight crew licence, a special pilot licence or a certificate of validation to produce his or her personal log book when required by CASA.
(2)
CASA may give directions in writing requiring the holder of a flight crew licence, a special pilot licence or a certificate of validation to record the matters set out in the direction in his or her personal log book.
(3)
CASA must not give a direction under subregulation (2) unless it is necessary to do so in the interests of the safety of air navigation. etc etc
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988
- REG 5.52 What must be recorded in a personal log book?
(1)
The holder of a flight crew licence, a special pilot licence or a certificate of validation must record in his or her personal log book:
(a)
the holder's full name, address, date of birth and aviation reference number; and
(b)
any information about each flight undertaken by the holder that CASA directs be recorded in the log book; and
(c)
the time spent by the holder practising simulated flight in an approved synthetic flight trainer.
etc etc
Note It is an offence against regulation 283 for a person to make a false or misleading statement in his or her personal log book.
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You will realise that some of the entries at 5.51 can only be done on paper!
As to the recording of ICUS, refer to the suggestion from "I Fly".
One hopes that the some of the inconsistencies of logging of ICUS as detailed in the CAO 40 series, will be fixed in some of the curent CASR discussion papers or NPRMs that are in circulation.
I particularly refer to the lack of ability of a PPL holder to fly and log meaningful ICUS after endorsement on a complex acft, before launching out on ones own. Of course there is the need for the right person to carry out the ICUS too, just as in a commercial operation.