Logging level D sim time

[Missed Approach]

How would you log level D sim time?

What if the motion was off? I did a few lessons with the motion off, then a few lessons and my type ride with the motion on.

Right now I am looking at doing it like this:

Date/Aircraft Make and Model/Aircraft Ident/From/TO

1-1-2008/CL-65/Level D (FTD for non motion)/Flight Safety International/SLC

Thanks

 

[Way2Broke]

Sounds good to me. You can log it as sim time but not as total time, jet time, or multi engine time. I also think you can log simulated instrument and approaches if you really want to, but I don't see the need for that.

Do a search there is lots of information on this topic on here.

What is the benefit of using the sim with the motion off? Do they charge less for that?

 

[midlifeflyer]

I'm not really sure of the value of the "From - To" but why not.

As Way2Broke said there's a lot of info floating around on this, but the rules are really all based on three principles:

1. FAR 61.51 telll you all you need to know about how FAA requirements for logging time.

2. A sim is not an "aircraft."

3. The time you spend in a sim is not "flight" time.

Beyond that, it's what the sim is certified for and how you choose to do you bookkeeping

 

[Fedora]

What is the benefit of using the sim with the motion off? Do they charge less for that?

Yes, the rates are cheaper when a sim is used as a procedure trainer. Essentially you are just using some of the computers and moving the switches, saving wear and tear on the hydraulic motion actuators.
The upside over a FBT is that you can fly approaches and use the visuals.

 

[Coool Hand Luke]

Try keeping a separate log book just for your sim time. I've done it since I did my very first sim back in the day.