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Jim Berry
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 Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:19 pm Post subject: Log book recommendations |
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Does anyone have recommendations for airframe and engine log books; either paper or software versions? I am also down to the last page in my pilots log; any suggestions there? Thanks.
Jim Berry
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Bob Turner
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| Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Log book recommendations |
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For pilot's log I use the nice one from Sporty's (not even sure if they still sell it). I also transcribe it onto an Excel spreadsheet - makes it easier every year, at insurance renewal, to add up total, in type, night, last year, last 90 days, etc.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:14 am Post subject: Log book recommendations |
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Jim,
I'm glad you asked, I've been meaning to post this. This is about the third or fourth version. We've been using it for about a year now without any changes.
I use a spreadsheet, then print it on card stock. I can go back and enter the data pretty easily, although it's not as foolproof as I imagined.
I keep several blank pages in the flight manual (binder), and use it as both a flight log and maintenance logbook. I've worked with a lot of different logbooks and I like this one best. It puts a lot of information all in one place. My engine came with a logbook but I keep all the engine and airframe entries on the cards.
When the pages get full, I file them away so I have a permanent record outside the plane. The card stock holds up pretty well. I can stick the transponder sign-offs, etc, right on the page.
While I'm sort of on the subject, I keep track of time with an old-fashioined Hobbs meter running off of engine oil pressure. I had a customer who absolutely had to have a Hobbs meter in his plane, because he swore he'd need to refer to it regularly--he was right. I hate waiting for all the glass to boot up before I can just jot down the airframe time, then just turn it all off. The Hobbs is just really convenient, if a bit out of place.
My two cents,
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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Does anyone have recommendations for airframe and engine log books; either paper or software versions? I am also down to the last page in my pilots log; any suggestions there? Thanks.
Jim Berry
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject: Log book recommendations |
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Well, I can understand that most people only see the logs very occasionally. I see somebody's logbook almost every day. I definitely knew what I wanted.
It's really nice being able to tally up the oil used when I send in the sample. I guess they need to know how diluted it is.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
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Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
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Dave,
Thanks for sharing your spreadsheet. I can go with a nice, simple solution. I was surprised more people didn't weigh in on this topic. Apparently we are not as invested in our log books as we are in primer or door latches. [Laughing]
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