Electronic Log Book Question

[Citationkid]

I was thinking of buying an electronic log book, but what do you do when you buy a new computer? Mines getting older and we'll probally get a new one. So should I wait to get one untill I get a new computer or is there a way to transfer the data.

Thanks

 

[flx757]

I'm sure there is software that you can use to transfer data from one computer to the next, but what I do with my electronic logbook (as well as all other important data) is keep the files backed up on CDs. Then when I get a new computer, I install the logbook program on the new computer, pop in the CD, and save the data back to the hard drive, at the logbook program location, and just start adding to it again, while at the same time, continuing to back it up periodically on the CD.

This is just my way. There certainly might be a better, shorter, or easier way to accomplish this. I am by no means a computer guru.

 

[Citationkid]

Alright, thanks that what I figured you'd have to do..........

 

[U-I pilot]

save your money and use excel....sure there might be some reports and things that are easily done with a program but excel can do a lot if you just toy with it....I've been using it a while now and its cake if you keep up with it.
Design as many or as few columns as you want and excel is good almost anywhere you go.....

 

[trainerjet]

save your money and use excel....sure there might be some reports and things that are easily done with a program but excel can do a lot if you just toy with it....I've been using it a while now and its cake if you keep up with it.
Design as many or as few columns as you want and excel is good almost anywhere you go.....

This is not meant as a derogatory comment in any way, but if this guy is asking this question in the first place, I doubt he has the savvy and understanding to compile and manage the nuances of an excel spreadsheet to design and complete his own computer logbook.

 

[Citationkid]

No I could do that I just never really thought of it. That's is a pretty good idea.........

 

[Timebuilder]

Having started the process of setting up an excel version of my logbook, and then discovering the versatility and features of Logbook Pro, I'll take the program.

I found it very easy to break out the various times required for people like AirNet. It's a nifty program, and I think it is worth the money.

 

[Kingairrick]

I set up the excel sheet and after tranferring every flight (starting in 1984,) I can print a report for ANY airline or insurance app...PLus, it's free.

I doubt he has the savvy and understanding to compile and manage the nuances of an excel spreadsheet to design and complete his own computer logbook.

Citationkid is 15,...he can probably build his own computer, and design the software...

 

[DrEvil]

Kingairrick,

How much Night Cross-Country time do you have in Multi-Engine Aircraft over 12,500 lbs.?

How about Currencies? What day does your IFR Night Swizzle Dizzle Currency expire, or how many days do you have until it expires?

What is your recency of flight information? How many flights, hours, do you have in X, Y, Z days?

Can you enter your data into a Palm or Pocket PC and sync it into your Excel spreadsheet?

What is your total flight time in Type A, D, X, and Z only? (for an application)

Is there a button on your Excel Spreadsheet that says "Print out my Form 8710?"

I'll stick with Logbook Pro, you can stick with Excel, they do not compare! You don't know what you're missing until you get your data into Logbook Pro! But you are lucky, you can easily import your data from Excel to Logbook Pro, so it's a quick transition for you!

Good luck!

 

[Kingairrick]

Night x-c me over 12.5=28.8
Actual inst last 180 days=25.3
approaches last 6 months=39
night landings lasst 90 days=26
total flight time last 30,90,180,365 days=46.3, 128.0, 229.7, 437.0 (all in one type)
Yes, I can tranfer to my palm.
Yes, I can tell you exactly how many tomahawk hours instuction given (241.3) or Varga Kachina PIC (8.8)
The 8710 thing would probably take longer to set up than to just read the hours off the screen, luckly I only need an 8710 when I add a type rating, and then only a couple of collums.

I'm not a programmer, but it wouldn't surprise me if Logbook pro was actually based on an excel spreadsheet anyway...I'm sure it's a great program, I did the free trial thing. I just like the way I have set up excel better. Plus, as I said before, it's free, because I already own excel. I like the satisfaction of doing things on my own, even if it's a little bit harder. CitationKid is probably really good with computers and might enjoy the challenge also.

Plus, I'm not looking for a job, but every time I input a flight, it updates my resume, so it's always current.

As always, just my .02

 

[midlifeflyer]

I'm not a programmer, but it wouldn't surprise me if Logbook pro was actually based on an excel spreadsheet anyway...I'm

More likely an Access or Delphi database, like the one I wrote for myself. (If I hadn't, I'd be using Logbook Pro)

 

[Kingairrick]

I never could figure out access. They tell me I can do REALLY cool stuff with that.

 

[U-I pilot]

More likely an Access or Delphi database, like the one I wrote for myself.

Care to share a template for us "less computer savvy" people?

 

[midlifeflyer]

Care to share a template for us "less computer savvy" people?

Sorry. There isn't a "template" in the way that there is in Excel. The access file has 8 interrelated tables, 18 queries (preformatted inquiries into the tables) some of which are experimental, 19 forms (2 of which are templates), 7 reports (with more being added as needed), and a bunch of Visual Basic for Applications code. The whole idea of the complexity in the back is to make it easy to use up front. (If you look at the entry screen, for exmaple, you'll see that there's nothing there to enter about whether the airplane is single or multi or land or sea or high perfromance or retractable — that all happens behind the scenes when you enter the make and model.)

I rarely share it, and when I do, it's with "more" computer savvy people. Although mine is =mostly= menu driven, since I never planned on distribution it still has a lot of rough edges. It's not a finished work like Logbook Pro. In order to be useful, it requires an understanding of how to use Access. If you have Access, open up the "Northwinds" sample database, hit F11 and take a look around its structure.

If you're interested, there's a picture of the main flight entry screen here:

http://midlifeflight.tripod.com/cfi_stuff/logbook.htm

(My apologies for the pop-ups. It's not my regular site)

 

[U-I pilot]

that looks really cool.....but i guess i will forget about it cause what I dont know cant make me jealous