frazer1981 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Does anyone keep track of there flights in a log book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I don't yet... I know a few that do and assume most probably will. My question is where do you get your log book? Will a standard microlighting or gliding logbook suffice? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_andrews Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Always a good idea even if not required by law. Since my training flights I have. How else can you prove your experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Should always fill one in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 So where is a good place to get one of these blighters from?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Well, you have spoiled the supprise a little with this one... We aim to have online logs available very soon on this very site. you can print, save, or just store online forever if you like. About 2 weeks left for this one to happen. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Dans log book, shown.. is for training. I am on about after training flight logs. Just for clarity SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) If for now you keep a simple record in an Excel spread sheet I will be able to import the info across into your log when live. Info needed is, Date, Time, location, Conditions (met) , Wing, Motor, duration, destination, comments. SW Edited December 8, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Ok will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Google 'PPG Flight Log' for a free computer based one that works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 While an Excel log is handy/convenient... make sure to keep a hard copy as your primary. AFE do a good book for around £8. Designed for PPL, but Ok for Paramotoring. If you ever want to apply for an IAA Exemption in Ireland, then you have to submit your logbook. Good idea keeping one- everyone should do it. http://www.afeonline.com/shop/product_i ... cts_id=199 www.afe GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Super duper, very 21st century! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Here's the 22nd Century approach..... I've PDF'd my Excel logbook out to 'show off' some of the features that i've built into this neat little Excel spreadsheet. This creates a neat little summary of my flying activity on page 1 from the information on the log on page 2. I keep a hard copy logbook as my primary- this is only a backup. http://www.gordondunn.co.uk/forumdownload/Logbook.pdf Regards, GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Here's the 22nd Century approach.....I've PDF'd my Excel logbook out to 'show off' some of the features that i've built into this neat little Excel spreadsheet. This creates a neat little summary of my flying activity on page 1 from the information on the log on page 2. I keep a hard copy logbook as my primary- this is only a backup. http://www.gordondunn.co.uk/forumdownload/Logbook.pdf Regards, GD Now, Gordon, that is neat!!!! Its a great idea mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 do a search on ebay, theres loads on there, I found my log book from when I was training to fly a microlight the other day and had a read through it, thats why I prefer a hard copy type rather than a PC based one, one day when you are old and crusty you can have a glance through your log book and think of all the wonderfull times you had flying, you wont do that with a PC based one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 As is said in my previous postings- keep the hard copy book as your primary- this is a legal necessity in some countries, as an electronic copy cannot be deemed trustworthy. The Excel version has many advantages over the hard copy though- Automatic totalling, averaging, maintainance schedule awareness (Especially if you fly 2 different machines regularly), also great for detecting patterns in flying habits/characteristics. You can also produce custom reports based on any of the criteria entered- For example a summary of all the flights from a certain field, using a motor wing combination, between 2 dates, etc.... You'd be a long time doing this using your primary hard copy only. I've got my Excel version referenced to the page number and entry number in the logbook anyway-for easy reference. GD (PS- you don't have to 'Quote' every posting when you reply- we can simply read the thread above- if postings are too long (incorporating quotes) they take up a lot of space on a small monitor, and are awkward/tiresome to read. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hi all, I use a BHPA flight logbook, cost me a fiver (on offer) at a previous Splash show. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Here's the 22nd Century approach.....I've PDF'd my Excel logbook out to 'show off' some of the features that i've built into this neat little Excel spreadsheet. This creates a neat little summary of my flying activity on page 1 from the information on the log on page 2. I keep a hard copy logbook as my primary- this is only a backup. http://www.gordondunn.co.uk/forumdownload/Logbook.pdf Regards, GD Any chance of this spreadsheet being available for download Gordon? All personal data removed of course...it's just I love the idea and feel many people here would benefit from it... Cheers, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Yes that spreadsheet found fab. Any chance? Cheers Mikey PS: We would owe you one or two pints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 All, Yes, use hard copy to log things..........BHPA log book. I agree with 'outcast' when you're old and crusty it would be nice to refer back to the good old days.................................. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 OK guys, I've created a copy of my logging system, and i'm resetting the data- (just some sample stuff), and adding some simple instructions. Ben I'll PM you with a link so that you can download it when it's finished. Anyone else- please PM me if you want it. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 All,I agree with 'outcast' when you're old and crusty it would be nice to refer back to the good old days Mike If you think you're going to get 'Old and Crusty' you probably will....... Carpe Diem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Gordon Your logging system sounds like a major improvement on my printed excel spreadsheets! PM sent. Best regards, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 http://www.gordondunn.co.uk/forumdownload/Logbook.pdf Regards, GD Gordon, your linky is duff, any chance of a new one since your speadsheet was so good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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