rewriting logbook?

[CaptainSpaz]

I was thinking about buying a shiny new logbook and rewriting all the entries from my old logbook into the new one. I had to correct some errors in the old one, and it could be neater. The old logbook in question is my second book and there are no endorsements.

Has anyone ever done this? Opinions on this regarding an interview?

Thanks!

 

[xkuzme1]

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I would make the necessary corrections, take all the totals, and put those new totals in the new log book and go from there.

I dont think that I would mess with all the endorsments, or signatures. It would just look a little too fake. Nobody has a perfect logbook. If you do then you have way too much time on your hands.

I like my tattered and torn logbook just the way it is. I've earned every singly .1 hours in there, and so has my logbook!

Dont sweat the small stuff!

X

 

[CaptainSpaz]

I would make the necessary corrections, take all the totals, and put those new totals in the new log book and go from there.

I dont think that I would mess with all the endorsments, or signatures. It would just look a little too fake. Nobody has a perfect logbook. If you do then you have way too much time on your hands.

I like my tattered and torn logbook just the way it is. I've earned every singly .1 hours in there, and so has my logbook!

Dont sweat the small stuff!

X

I just wanted to do the big logbook, not the little one with all the endorsements and training time. My large one has no endorsements, just the bulk of my professional time.

 

[Slice121]

I converted all mine to PC with Logbook Pro. It was a hassle initially but easier to track stuff now. Presented that with my originals at an interview and it wasn't a problem. Makes filling out apps a lot easier.

 

[CaptainSpaz]

I converted all mine to PC with Logbook Pro. It was a hassle initially but easier to track stuff now. Presented that with my originals at an interview and it wasn't a problem. Makes filling out apps a lot easier.

After giving the trial version a test run, I decided that the absurd amount of time it would take wasn't worth it. I just wish I had been turned on to it years ago.

That being said, anyone have an opinion on what I previously suggested? I think I could knock it out in a week, and it would look just like my old logbook save for the lack of whiteout tape.

 

[milflyboy]

NC Software (The people behind Logbook Pro) will enter your data for a fee.

Look at the bottom: http://www.logbookpro.com/

 

[CaptainSpaz]

Interesting... I thought I had seen that, but couldnt find it. Inquiring now.

Still... anyone have any input on my previous suggestion?

 

[Green]

If you want to go for it. Some claim that it's better to have notes in there about how you had a nasty crosswind that one time, took bobby on a scenic flight, or how you hit a crow on takeoff, but I don't think it will make a difference in getting hired either way. I say do whatever floats your boat as long as it's factual. The key is to make sure the totals all add up correctly.

 

[Rook]

Great advice. I re-wrote my first logbook. Took me about a week and in my SWA logbook review they didn't even open it. Just looked at the last pages of my current and second to last logbook. Like xcuze me said, Don't sweat it bro.

 

[Turbojet]

might look a little odd if the dates in the logbook are older that the copyright date on the inside of the logbook cover. Then the questions will begin as to why you rewrote your lobbook. Just don't even go there. Be yourself, especially in an interview and you will be just fine... as the others said, dont sweat it.

 

[Bavarian Chef]

Sorta disagree with last post, but my situation was different. I "rewrote" my logbooks into one logbook (ended up being two, used Pilot's Flight Log and Record from Sporty's), thus incorporating my mil and civvie time into one, concise and more professional looking logbook. It allowed me to go off of calendar year (military uses fiscal) and it allowed me to show a linear progression. I thought I would have a mistake-free product at the end -- not so much. Rewriting 12 years of flight time wore me down and every now and then I made some mistakes, but oh well. It is a much nicer, neater product.

If you really worry about it, bring all your logbooks to the interview.

 

[weasel_lips]

I rewrote my logs into the jepp professional logs. My original ones were a horrible mess. I corrected the errors and made all entries in black ink. All the totals on the bottom are in pencil now so a single math error will not mean 1/2 gallon of whiteout 4 years from now.

(I kept the originals.)

I got hired at a major (with the new logs) and they actually complimented me on my neat logbooks....

I think it paid off, and it's nice to have uniform records.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Big waste of time IMO. Plus, you'll lose your mind halfway through.

 

[Bavarian Chef]

I rewrote my logs into the jepp professional logs. My original ones were a horrible mess. I corrected the errors and made all entries in black ink. All the totals on the bottom are in pencil now so a single math error will not mean 1/2 gallon of whiteout 4 years from now.

(I kept the originals.)

I got hired at a major (with the new logs) and they actually complimented me on my neat logbooks....

I think it paid off, and it's nice to have uniform records.

Agreed. Make sure you use green ink for your combat time and blue ink for your nvg time. Red for nite and you are set.

 

[JDriver]

I converted my logbook to a computerized version. I did not even bring my written logbook to my interview. The only thing they really seemed interesed in reviewing was 1) a logbook of some kind 2) My FAA ratings, and 3) My ATP and FE written scores. They did not even ask if I had a written logbook.

I got the job!