techman Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 So I use Safelog as an online backup to my hard copy logbook. Do any of you use online tools to log your flights? Having access from my phone/iPad to all my flights is great and the map of where I have flown is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 The program looks nice, and I've often considered using it... but it just costs too much. I shouldn't have to pay the same amount for a relatively simple logging database as I do for a sophisticated, complicated, moving map system. For online backup of my flight log, I just periodically take a picture (smartphone) of the most recent page. That, by itself, serves as a backup. But, my smartphone is setup to automatically upload all pics to dropbox, so I have an online backup as well. BTW... it may be a good idea to take pictures of your other airplane paperwork, just in case (registration, airworthiness, pilot's license, medical, etc). Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have not done it yet, but it would seem simple enough to set up a spreadsheet to do the same thing, and if you needed extra access use dropbox or another cloud storage app. I would however take pictures or scans (or photocopies) of endorsements, and other significant paperwork. I have been scanning my logbook pages, but I think I will go the spreadsheet route. I do need to photo the paperwork in the airplane - thanks for the reminder Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMcCand - N248CT Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 If one logs electronically, how are sign-offs for ratings, BFR's etc handled by instructors ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I just use an Excel spreadsheet, kept in a DropBox folder. That way I have access to it from either my iPhone or iPad when I'm traveling. Works well enough, and having Excel its a free solution. Looks like this, with more columns off to the right, of course: Endorsements go in a logbook I keep for just such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techman Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I used to use excel but found entry with easier with Safelog and info instantly available on iPad, smartphone, PCM, etc. maps are cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 With cloud apps the availability is covered even with excel on all my android devices and my PC. The maps would be interesting, but not worth the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Google Drive would be another method that would allow access everywhere and even provide the spreadsheet app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 There's a free app called "CloudOn" that somehow lets you open and work with Excel spreadsheets on an iPad or iPhone. Kinda clunky and with a Windows interface, but enough for simple spreadsheets like my logbook one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techman Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I used to use excel and Dropbox just not as nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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