Computer/PDA logbooks, hrs calculators
Joined: May 1999
Aviation Qualifications: ATP+Mil
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
My Texas Instruments DMS : DD function has been just the ticket for the last 18 years!
Amazed that you guys get the chance to fly often enough these days to need to use a calculator at all.
Top tip - keep your log book away from the sqn and enter your trip times on the same day. Then you won't have to fight for the auth sheets at the end of the month!! The biggest log book snags come from waiting for some minor cog to cross-check them and then waiting for them to come back after some wheel has signed them.
Amazed that you guys get the chance to fly often enough these days to need to use a calculator at all.
Top tip - keep your log book away from the sqn and enter your trip times on the same day. Then you won't have to fight for the auth sheets at the end of the month!! The biggest log book snags come from waiting for some minor cog to cross-check them and then waiting for them to come back after some wheel has signed them.
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: U.K
Try this
http://www.662sqn.com/
It's in the downloads section. I know it say's Lynx and Gazelle but it seems to work for all others. If not the chap seems quite keen to help out. Infact Army type blokey more than likely copied it from the better service anyway.
It's in the downloads section. I know it say's Lynx and Gazelle but it seems to work for all others. If not the chap seems quite keen to help out. Infact Army type blokey more than likely copied it from the better service anyway.
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From: Erehwon
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From: Lymington
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Midlands
Logbook Software
Afternoon guys,
Just wondering if any instructors out there are using any decent logbook software that they would recommend. This is due to some companies asking for a breakdown of individual aircraft type hours and I'm getting sick of working it out!
Preferably JAR_FCL software.
Cheers,
RC
Just wondering if any instructors out there are using any decent logbook software that they would recommend. This is due to some companies asking for a breakdown of individual aircraft type hours and I'm getting sick of working it out!
Preferably JAR_FCL software.
Cheers,
RC
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: U.K
Skylog Pro
Hi,
I use Skylog pro, it does everything including hours breakdowns and so on, the pro version has extra stuff for instructors. It takes a little bit of fiddling with to set up, but it has been fine for me so far and I think the CAA accept it as a "real" logbook
I use Skylog pro, it does everything including hours breakdowns and so on, the pro version has extra stuff for instructors. It takes a little bit of fiddling with to set up, but it has been fine for me so far and I think the CAA accept it as a "real" logbook
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: FL390
I use a simply constructed Excel Spreadsheet, gives me all the info i need, just a case of adding it all in..
ALSO worth mentioning, each time i finish a page in my logbook, i Photocopy it... saves a load of hassel if it gets knicked
Spitty
ALSO worth mentioning, each time i finish a page in my logbook, i Photocopy it... saves a load of hassel if it gets knicked
Spitty
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: London, UK
I spoke to a lady at the CAA last week, so I don't have this in writing!
The CAA will not accept any computer disks (viral worries) making the submission of electronic / digitised logbooks tricky.
She was interested that I had gone to the trouble of putting my flights into a spreadsheet and proffered the following information; As long as the printouts comply with article 28 of the ANO then the document will be accepted. Click Here
I did ask about approved software before I was given the answers above.
Now, has anyone got to grips with Microsoft Access?
Smirky.
The CAA will not accept any computer disks (viral worries) making the submission of electronic / digitised logbooks tricky.
She was interested that I had gone to the trouble of putting my flights into a spreadsheet and proffered the following information; As long as the printouts comply with article 28 of the ANO then the document will be accepted. Click Here
I did ask about approved software before I was given the answers above.
Now, has anyone got to grips with Microsoft Access?
Smirky.
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Australia
I use MS Access.
However, Access is harder to use than Excel unless one has a basic knowledge of how databases work. Also, MS Access needs some understanding, however basic, of SQL queries or macros or Visual Basic, to generate different flight time summaries.
I've tried to generate a polished, easy-to-use interface in MS Access, and you can, but the end result will be quite bloated compared to the equivalent professional logbook software on the market. For example, a typical Access database will compress to about 1/10th its original size when using WinZip or similar. This is a sign of dreadfully inefficient data storage. MS Access's user-level security features are quite basic too.
However, if you have or are willing to put in some work learning some basic programming, Access is capable of doing all the different flight summaries that the professional packages do, and database flexibility is only limited to the time you're willing to spend learning how to use it.
Oktas8
However, Access is harder to use than Excel unless one has a basic knowledge of how databases work. Also, MS Access needs some understanding, however basic, of SQL queries or macros or Visual Basic, to generate different flight time summaries.
I've tried to generate a polished, easy-to-use interface in MS Access, and you can, but the end result will be quite bloated compared to the equivalent professional logbook software on the market. For example, a typical Access database will compress to about 1/10th its original size when using WinZip or similar. This is a sign of dreadfully inefficient data storage. MS Access's user-level security features are quite basic too.
However, if you have or are willing to put in some work learning some basic programming, Access is capable of doing all the different flight summaries that the professional packages do, and database flexibility is only limited to the time you're willing to spend learning how to use it.
Oktas8
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: U.K
Hi,
Skylog Pro is about £60. Its not the electronic bit that the CAA accept, but it will print fully in a CAA approved format (afaik). I just use it as a backup to the paper logbook and as a way to calculate hours annually, monthly, on type.. between certain dates on certain types etc. Its also a very useful way to ensure you have added up the paper totals properly
I know of one that is web based (E-Logbooks) but it charges you per entry, which is probably cheaper for a PPL doing a few hours a year, but makes it veru very pricey for someone doing a few hundred flights a year.
There are plenty of them around tho.. guess it just comes down to which u like the look of
Skylog Pro is about £60. Its not the electronic bit that the CAA accept, but it will print fully in a CAA approved format (afaik). I just use it as a backup to the paper logbook and as a way to calculate hours annually, monthly, on type.. between certain dates on certain types etc. Its also a very useful way to ensure you have added up the paper totals properly
I know of one that is web based (E-Logbooks) but it charges you per entry, which is probably cheaper for a PPL doing a few hours a year, but makes it veru very pricey for someone doing a few hundred flights a year.
There are plenty of them around tho.. guess it just comes down to which u like the look of
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From: S37.54 E145.11
Skymark's Aloft Logbook
Try the Aloft electronic logbook from the Canadian company Skymark Technologies. Very affordable and an excellent product. Pilots can download a trial version. I have used it and find it excellent.
http://www.skymarktechnologies.com/aloft/default.asp
http://www.skymarktechnologies.com/aloft/default.asp
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: uk
I use Flightlog Professional, It is excellent. You can download it off the web.
http://www.barrettsoft.com/
http://www.barrettsoft.com/