Do airlines accept electronic logbooks?


Do airlines accept electronic logbooks? The FAA doesn't lay out exactly how you should log your hours, even those hours that the rules require. While commercially available paper pilot logbooks have been the standard for decades, nothing specifically says a digital one won't do.


Do airlines accept Excel logbooks?

Though most pilots do use standardized formats for both paper and electronic logbooks, you are free to use almost anything — a spiral notebook, an Excel spreadsheet, or whatever else you choose as your preferred means of documenting required flight time. That's the easy part.


What logbook do airlines use?

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Are digital logbook endorsements acceptable for the practical test?

Short answer: an electronic logbook is legal; the FAA will accept almost anything as an endorsement; it's often most practical to collect endorsements on paper but electronic versions are also fine.


Can I use my phone for logbook?

An ELD can be on a smartphone or other wireless device if the device meets the ELD rule's technical specifications. If the device is a portable it must be mounted in a fixed position during commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation and visible to the driver from a normal seated driving position.


Are electronic logbooks acceptable?

Short answer: an electronic logbook is legal; the FAA will accept almost anything as an endorsement; it's often most practical to collect endorsements on paper but electronic versions are also fine.