Pilot Information
Flight Entry
Editing flightLogbook Summary
Search and Filter Records
Flight Records
| Date | Aircraft | From | To | Total | PIC | SIC | Night | XC | Instrument | Landings | Approaches | Actions |
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Monthly and Yearly Reports
| Period | Flights | Total | PIC | Night | XC |
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Recent Activity and Currency Helper
These figures summarize recent activity only. They do not determine legal currency or eligibility.
Aircraft Experience
| Aircraft / class | Flights | Hours | PIC |
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Training / Rating Experience
| Training type | Flights | Training hours | Instructor hours |
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PDF Export Options
How a Pilot Logbook Generator Helps
A pilot logbook is more than a list of flights. It becomes a structured record of experience, training, aircraft types, operational roles, and recent activity. A digital generator makes those records easier to organize consistently. Each entry can store the flight date, aircraft registration, route, duration, pilot role, landings, approaches, and instructor information. Separate time fields help pilots distinguish PIC, SIC, night, cross-country, instrument, simulator, single-engine, multi-engine, turbine, jet, and helicopter experience. The running totals provide a quick view of accumulated experience without repeatedly calculating columns by hand.
How to Use This Pilot Logbook
Start by entering your pilot profile information. Then add each flight using the flight entry form. Record only values that you can support from your actual flight records. The generator automatically updates summary cards, monthly reports, yearly totals, recent activity, and filtered views. Search tools can narrow the logbook by date, aircraft category, role, airports, registration, or remarks. You can also edit, duplicate, or delete individual flights. Local saving keeps a copy inside the current browser, while CSV export creates a spreadsheet-friendly record. PDF export produces a printable report with optional pilot details, page numbers, totals, and a signature line.
Understanding Flight-Time Categories
Flight-time categories should be used carefully because definitions differ across aviation authorities and operations. PIC time generally reflects command responsibility or permitted logging conditions. SIC time applies when second-in-command duties are authorized and loggable. Cross-country, night, instrument, simulator, and instructor time may have specific definitions and limitations. Recent landing and approach counts can be useful for personal monitoring, but they are not a legal determination of currency. Always compare your records with the regulations, operating rules, endorsements, and company procedures that apply to you. Keep source records secure, review totals periodically, and correct errors promptly. A well-maintained logbook supports training progress, applications, proficiency reviews, insurance documentation, and career planning while giving you a clear history of your flying experience.
Example Logbook Data
| Date | Aircraft | From | To | Total | PIC | Night | XC | Instrument |
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| 2026-08-12 | C172S / N172AB | KABC | KXYZ | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 2026-08-15 | PA-44 / N44ME | KXYZ | KDEF | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| 2026-08-18 | A320 / SIM | Simulator | Simulator | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pilot logbook?
It is a record of flights, training, aircraft experience, flight time, landings, approaches, endorsements, and other information relevant to a pilot’s experience.
What counts as PIC time?
PIC logging rules depend on the applicable aviation authority and operating circumstances. Enter PIC time only when your regulations permit it.
What is SIC time?
SIC means second-in-command time. Whether it may be logged depends on aircraft requirements, crew assignments, regulations, and the operation being conducted.
How is cross-country time recorded?
Enter cross-country time using the definition that applies to your certificate, rating, operation, and aviation authority.
Can I record simulator time?
Yes. The tool provides separate simulator and simulated instrument fields. Verify what simulator time is legally creditable before using it for official requirements.
What is actual versus simulated instrument time?
Actual instrument time is normally associated with real instrument meteorological conditions, while simulated instrument time is conducted under simulated conditions. Regulatory definitions control.
Can I export my logbook?
Yes. Use the CSV button for spreadsheet-compatible data or the PDF button for a formatted printable report.
Does this tool determine legal currency?
No. It provides recent-activity summaries only. You remain responsible for determining compliance with all applicable currency and qualification rules.
Where are locally saved entries stored?
They are stored in your browser using localStorage. Clearing browser data or switching devices may remove or hide those saved entries.
Does this replace an official aviation logbook?
Not automatically. Whether electronic records meet official requirements depends on your jurisdiction, record format, signatures, verification, and applicable regulations.