Logbook backups

[Lazy8]

What do you folks do to backup your logbook entries? Logbook Software? Excel file? Scan?

Thanks!
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[BoDEAN]

Have a logbook and logbook pro
I keep both current, photo copy pages out of log book and keep them in a safe.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I don't keep any paper backup of my logbook at all.

I enter flights in both my paper and software logbook on the same day, and I'm satisfied that the electronic log is sufficient to prove the data for any reason I'm concerned about in case of loss.

The electronic log gets backed up, along with all of the other data on my computer nightly. Once a year, I do an end of year general data backup to CD (again, not just my logbook) which goes into a safe deposit box (along with completed paper logbooks)

 

[pilotman2105]

I don't have a backup. Suppose that's something else to get going on the list of sh1t to do.

Think that scanned copies of the logbook pages would be sufficient? Or should I make true photocopies?

 

[labbats]

Only CFIs should worry about making copies. Everyone else will just add on what they believe they flew after their latest rating if they lose their books. That's why you put all those hours on your 8410 before you take the final flight examination.

 

[100LL... Again!]

Scanned pics of the logbook pages would do fine.

You could even crop to size and make it look nice.

Store on CD ROMs in two different locations.

 

[Lazy8]

Has anyone used Jeppessen's Flight Log software? I'm interested in how it compares to Logbook Pro

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[Stifler's Mom]

My Jepp logbooks (as screwed up as they are with whiteout) are in a fire/water proof lockbox.

I currently keep my airline records using a PDA and back that up on my computer hard drive.

 

[Lazy8]

For those of us low-time folks still in training should we still put the CFI's name and certificate number in the remarks section from past dual flights in electronic logbook prgrams?

Thanks
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[350DRIVER]

Scanned pics of the logbook pages would do fine.

100LL... Again!, I knew I was going to agree with you at some point in time on this board. Good advice. . .

For those of us low-time folks still in training should we still put the CFI's name and certificate number in the remarks section from past dual flights in electronic logbook prgrams?

It will not do any damage but I do not think it is a "must". As long as you have the flight times, dates, etc, etc, then you should be fine. Should you lose your hard copy you still should be able to come up with what you need from what you have entered in the electronic logs minus the signatures. I would just make a "note" or * at the top of the page with the CFI's name, number, and expiration date and then just use the * whenever it is a dual flight and instruction was recieved.

* = you have flown with Mr. Johnny B. Goode CFI 603461815 exp 12/04

good luck


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[midlifeflyer]

For those of us low-time folks still in training should we still put the CFI's name and certificate number in the remarks section from past dual flights in electronic logbook programs?

I do. It's probably not a big deal if you're in training with a limited number of instructors, but why not make your electronic record complete?

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Yeah thanks for the reminder! I'm going to go scan & photocopy my logbooks now. Do ya'll use logbooks pro just for the cleaner look at an interview, or are they really convenient? I'm considering getting logbook pro before I start as a CFI and I’m getting 90+ hours a month.

 

[midlifeflyer]

Do ya'll use logbooks pro just for the cleaner look at an interview, or are they really convenient?

I can't speak for Logbook Pro (mine is home grown) but a good computerized log has two primary capabilities.

One is ease and efficiency of data entry. For example, if I log a flight in a CE-R182, the electronic log "knows" that it is both a high performance and complex airplane. So, even though it's a good idea to track that information for insurance and other purposes, I don't bother entering that it in either the paper or electronic log.

The other is reporting flexibility. Sticking with the high performance/complex example, the computerized log can tell you quickly how many hours you have high performance airplanes flying in actual IMC at night in the past year. Being able to query for the kind of information you want or need for a specific reason is probably one its greater strengths.

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Scanned pics of the logbook pages would do fine.

You could even crop to size and make it look nice.

Store on CD ROMs in two different locations.

I did this yesterday, thanks for the advice!