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LOGBOOK
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CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS...........................................................................................................8
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................10
1.1 Logbook Design ...........................................................................................11
1.1.1 Navigating Logbook .............................................................................12
GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................13
2.1 Adding a Logbook Entry...............................................................................13
2.1.1 USE Buttons ........................................................................................14
2.2 Draft Entries ................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Enabling Draft Entries ..........................................................................16
2.2.2 Viewing Draft Entries ...........................................................................17
2.2.3 Approving Draft Entries ........................................................................18
2.2.4 Duplicate Draft Entries .........................................................................18
2.2.5 Shared Flight Draft Entries ..................................................................20
2.3 Sending Flights to Logbook .........................................................................21
2.4 Importing a Digital Logbook .........................................................................22
2.4.1 Digital Logbook Formatting Requirements ...........................................23
2.5 Importing a Paper Logbook .........................................................................32
LOGBOOK ENTRY SUMMARIES ...........................................................................33
3.1 Filtering Entry Summaries ...........................................................................34
3.1.1 Filtering Using the Search Bar .............................................................34
3.1.2 Filtering using the Filter By Button .......................................................36
3.2 Entry Summary Design ................................................................................44
3.2.1 Logbook Summaries with Signatures ...................................................44
LOGBOOK ENTRY VIEW .......................................................................................45
4.1 Configuring the Logbook Entry View ............................................................46
4.1.1 Adding Custom Fields ..........................................................................46
4.2 Logbook Entry View Sections ......................................................................47
4.3 Interactive Map ............................................................................................48
4.3.1 Total Route Distance ...........................................................................49
4.3.2 Entries with Multiple Track Logs ..........................................................49
4.3.3 Interactive Map Fullscreen Viewer .......................................................50
4.4 Track Logs ...................................................................................................51
4.4.1 Manually Adding Track Logs ................................................................51
4.4.2 Track Log Summaries ..........................................................................52
 4.4.3 Removing and Changing Track Logs ...................................................53
4.4.4 Track Log Graph ..................................................................................54
4.4.5 Track Log 3D Review...........................................................................59
4.5 General .......................................................................................................63
4.5.1 Date ....................................................................................................63
4.5.2 Aircraft .................................................................................................63
4.5.3 From/To ...............................................................................................64
4.5.4 Route ..................................................................................................65
4.6 Start & End ..................................................................................................66
4.6.1 Hobbs ..................................................................................................66
4.6.2 Tach ....................................................................................................66
4.6.3 Out/Off/On/In .......................................................................................66
4.7 Times ..........................................................................................................67
4.7.1 Total Time ............................................................................................67
4.7.2 PIC ......................................................................................................67
4.7.3 SIC ......................................................................................................67
4.7.4 Night....................................................................................................67
4.7.5 Solo .....................................................................................................67
4.8 Cross Country .............................................................................................68
4.9 Takeoffs & Landings ....................................................................................69
4.10 Instrument .................................................................................................70
4.10.1 Actual Instrument ...............................................................................70
4.10.2 Simulated Instrument .........................................................................70
4.10.3 Holds .................................................................................................70
4.10.4 Approaches .......................................................................................70
4.11 Night Vision Goggles .................................................................................71
4.11.1 NVG...................................................................................................71
4.11.2 NVG Operations ................................................................................71
4.12 Training .....................................................................................................72
4.12.1 Dual Given ........................................................................................72
4.12.2 Dual Received ...................................................................................72
4.12.3 Simulated Flight .................................................................................73
4.12.4 Ground Training .................................................................................73
4.13 Instructor Signatures .................................................................................74
4.13.1 Remote Signing .................................................................................75
4.14 Flight Tags .................................................................................................79
4.15 Crew & Passengers ...................................................................................80
 4.16 Flight Photos .............................................................................................81
4.16.1 Adding Photos ...................................................................................81
4.16.2 Editing Photos ...................................................................................81
4.16.3 Smart Logbook Photos ......................................................................83
4.16.4 Disabling Smart Logbook Photos .......................................................83
4.17 Add Next Entry ..........................................................................................84
4.18 Deleting Logbook Entries ...........................................................................84
CURRENCY ...........................................................................................................85
5.1 Adding Currency ..........................................................................................86
5.1.1 Flight Review .......................................................................................86
5.1.2 General ...............................................................................................86
5.1.3 Night....................................................................................................86
5.1.4 IFR ......................................................................................................86
5.1.5 Medical ................................................................................................86
5.1.6 Aircraft Type ........................................................................................87
5.1.7 NVG Operations ..................................................................................88
5.1.8 Knowledge Test ...................................................................................88
5.1.9 Flight Instructor ...................................................................................88
5.2 Currency Details ..........................................................................................89
5.2.1 Currency Requirements .......................................................................89
5.2.2 Entries Affecting Currency ...................................................................90
5.3 Deleting Currency Summaries .....................................................................90
REPORTS ..............................................................................................................91
6.1 Generating Reports in ForeFlight Mobile .....................................................91
6.2 Filtering Reports in ForeFlight Mobile ..........................................................92
6.3 General Reports ..........................................................................................93
6.3.1 Complete Logbook Report (2-Page) ....................................................93
6.3.2 Condensed Logbook Report (1-Page) .................................................93
6.3.3 Experience Report ...............................................................................94
6.3.4 8710 Report ........................................................................................95
6.4 14 CFR Part 61 ...........................................................................................96
6.4.1 Private Pilot ASEL ...............................................................................96
6.4.2 Instrument Airplane ............................................................................97
6.4.3 Commercial ASEL................................................................................98
6.5 14 CFR Part 141 .........................................................................................99
6.5.1 Private Pilot ASEL ...............................................................................99
6.5.2 Instrument Airplane ...........................................................................100
 6.5.3 Commercial ASEL..............................................................................101
LOGBOOK AIRCRAFT .........................................................................................102
7.1 Adding Logbook Aircraft .............................................................................103
7.2 Aircraft Profile Editor ..................................................................................104
7.2.1 Aircraft Field Definitions .....................................................................104
7.2.2 Missing Fields ....................................................................................105
7.2.3 Associated Entries .............................................................................106
7.2.4 Copying Aircraft .................................................................................106
7.2.5 Deleting Aircraft .................................................................................107
PEOPLE ...............................................................................................................108
8.1 Adding People ...........................................................................................108
8.1.1 Roles .................................................................................................109
8.2 Deleting People .........................................................................................109
QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................110
9.1 Certificates ................................................................................................110
9.2 Ratings ......................................................................................................111
9.2.1 Deleting Certificates and Ratings .......................................................111
9.3 Endorsements............................................................................................112
9.3.1 Endorsement Lookup .........................................................................112
9.3.2 Endorsement Photos .........................................................................112
9.3.3 Endorsement Signatures ....................................................................113
INSTRUCTOR TOOLS ..........................................................................................114
10.1 Endorsements ..........................................................................................114
10.1.1 Remote Endorsement Notifications ..................................................115
10.1.2 Endorsement Records .....................................................................116
10.1.3 Searching Endorsements .................................................................117
10.1.4 Declined Endorsements ...................................................................117
10.2 Digital Signature ......................................................................................118
SETTINGS ............................................................................................................119
11.1 General Settings ......................................................................................119
11.2 Time Settings ...........................................................................................119
11.3 Field Settings ...........................................................................................120
11.3.1 Custom Fields ..................................................................................120
11.4 Instructor Tools ........................................................................................120
11.5 Report Settings ........................................................................................120
SHARING LOGBOOK ENTRIES ...........................................................................121
12.1 Sharing to Contacts .................................................................................121
12.2 Share with Friends & Family ....................................................................122
LOGBOOK ON THE WEB.....................................................................................124
13.1 Viewing Entries ........................................................................................124
13.2 Logbook Entry Editor ...............................................................................125
13.2.1 Logbook Entry .................................................................................126
13.2.2 Takeoffs & Landings ........................................................................127
13.2.3 Instrument .......................................................................................127
13.2.4 Training ...........................................................................................128
13.2.5 Route & Distance .............................................................................129
13.2.6 Start & End ......................................................................................129
13.2.7 Night Vision Goggles .......................................................................130
13.2.8 Crew & Passengers .........................................................................130
13.2.9 Flight Photos ...................................................................................131
13.2.10 Comments .....................................................................................131
13.3 Drafts & Requests ...................................................................................132
13.3.1 Enabling Draft Entries ......................................................................133
13.3.2 Approving Draft Entries ....................................................................133
13.4 Reports on ForeFlight Web ......................................................................134
13.4.1 Generating Reports in ForeFlight Web .............................................134
13.4.2 Filtering Reports in ForeFlight Web .................................................134
13.4.3 Types of Reports in ForeFlight Web .................................................134
13.5 Logbook Aircraft ......................................................................................135
13.5.1 Aircraft Field Definitions ...................................................................136
13.5.2 Missing Fields ..................................................................................137
13.5.3 Copying Aircraft ...............................................................................137
13.5.4 Deleting Aircraft ...............................................................................137
13.6 Settings ...................................................................................................138
13.6.1 Custom Fields..................................................................................138
13.7 Import ......................................................................................................140
13.8 Export ......................................................................................................141
13.8.1 Logbook Export Exclusion List .........................................................141
13.9 Logbook Reset ........................................................................................142
CHANGE HISTORY ..............................................................................................143
DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
AM Amphibian
AMEL Airplane Multi-Engine Land
AMES Airplane Multi-Engine Sea
ASEL Airplane Single-Engine Land
ASES Airplane Single-Engine Sea
ATD Aviation Training Device
CFI Certified Flight Instructor
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CSV Comma Separated Value (Digital Logbook File Format)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FC Fixed Tailwheel
FFS Full Flight Simulator
FT Fixed Tricycle
FTD Flight Training Device
ILS Instrument Landing System
IPC Instrument Proficiency Check
LA Lighter Than Air Airship
LB Light Than Air Balloon
NVG Night Vision Goggles
NVGOps Night Vision Goggle Operations
PIC Pilot in Command
PL Powered Parachute Land
PS Powered Parachute Sea
RC Retractable Tailwheel
RG Rotorcraft Gyroplane
RH Rotorcraft Helicopter
 DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition
RT Retractable Tricycle
SIC Second in Command
TAA Technically Advanced Airplane
TSV Tab Separated Value (Digital Logbook File Format)
WL Weight Shift Control Land
WS Weight Shift Control Sea
INTRODUCTION
This guide provides a detailed overview of the ForeFlight Logbook feature which
allows pilots to log flights, track hours and currency, record certificates and
ratings, receive electronic endorsements, and generate flight experience reports.

Logbook is included with all subscriptions on the iPad, iPhone, and ForeFlight on
the web. With the exception of the Logbook on the Web chapter, this guide
primarily provides information on using Logbook with an iPad.

Logbook syncs across all of your devices and ForeFlight Web making it a
valuable tool for pilots of all types.

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 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Logbook Design

On the iPad, Logbook contains a navigation sidebar for navigating the different
logbook features. Tap an item in the sidebar to display its information in the
Details View.

On an iPhone, the navigation options are displayed fullscreen. Tap an item to

display its details fullscreen. Tap the Logbook back button in the upper toolbar
to return iPhone to the navigation options.

On the web, the navigation toolbar is displayed across the top of the screen.

Details View

Navigation
Sidebar

Active
Feature

Logbook on iPad

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1.1.1 Navigating Logbook
From top to bottom, the navigation sidebar is divided into the following sections:

• Drafts & Request contain draft logbook entries and logbook signature
requests. If there are no drafts or requests, this section is hidden.
• The Entries section contains logbook entries that have been recorded to
your logbook.
• Currency Summary is a customizable section for tracking currency.
• The Menu section contains Reports, Logbook Aircraft, People,
Qualifications, Instructor Tools, and Settings.

Logbook Navigation Toolbar

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GETTING STARTED
Entries can be added to your logbook using any of the following methods:

• Manually add a logbook entry (see section 2.1 below).

• Add a new logbook entry by sending a route to your logbook.
• Approve a draft entry when a track log is recorded or a flight plan is filed.
• Import an existing digital logbook using Logbook on the web.
• Convert a paper logbook by adding digital “catch up” entries.

2.1 Adding a Logbook Entry

To manually add a logbook entry, go to More > Logbook and tap the [+] button
in the upper toolbar. Select if the entry is a New Entry or Return Entry.

• NEW ENTRY auto-fills the aircraft and departure airport fields with the
aircraft and destination airport from your last entry.
• RETURN ENTRY auto-fills the aircraft, departure airport, and the
destination airport using the destination and departure airports from the
previous entry.

New Entry Types

After selecting the entry type, manually enter details about the flight or tap the
Use Button when applicable. Logbook details are automatically saved as you
make edits. Tap the back button in the upper toolbar when the entry is complete.

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2.1.1 USE Buttons
Various fields may offer a USE button that can be tapped to autofill suggested
data. If the data entered in the logbook entry matches what the USE button
would suggest, the button is hidden.

As described in the table on the next page, USE values are derived from
associated track logs and the values already entered in the logbook entry.

Example USE Buttons

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USE Button Definitions
The USE button contains prefilled information as described in the table below.

Field Definition
Date The date from the earliest associated track log.
From The departure airport from the associated track log.
To The destination airport from the associated track log.
The appropriate Out/In time from the associated track log or
Time Out/In
the device’s current Zulu time.
The appropriate Off/On time from the associated track log or
Time Off/On
the device’s current Zulu time.
On/Off Duty The device’s current Zulu time.
Toal Time The total time of the associated track log.
PIC The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
SIC The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Night The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Solo The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Cross Country The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
The route’s straight line distance as entered in the From, To,
Distance
and Route fields. Not the actual distance from the track log.
Actual
The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Instrument
Simulated
The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Instrument
NVG The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Dual Given The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Dual Received The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Simulated
The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Flight
Ground
The logbook entry’s current Total Time.
Training

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2.2 Draft Entries

Drafts entries are logbook entries that are automatically created when a track log
is recorded or a flight plan is filed. Draft entries are also created when another
pilot shares a logbook entry with you.

Draft entries are found at the top of the navigation sidebar with a red notification
bubble indicating how many draft entries are awaiting review.

Draft entries and their times are not included in your logbook and do not count
toward your currency until you Approve them. Once approved, draft logbook
entries are added to your logbook.

Drafts & Requests Section

2.2.1 Enabling Draft Entries

To enable draft logbook entries:

1. Tap More > Logbook > Settings > Draft Entry Creation.
2. Enable draft entries for Track Log, Filed Flight Plan, or both.

NOTE: Draft entries are not enabled by default. If both settings are enabled; a
flight plan is filed and subsequently a track log is recorded, two draft entries for
the same flight will exist. There is no setting to enable logbook sharing.

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2.2.2 Viewing Draft Entries
The three most recent draft entries are displayed in the Drafts & Requests
section of the navigation sidebar. Tap All Drafts & Requests to display a list of
all draft entries in the main view. Draft entries are sorted by date with the most
recent entries near the top of the list. A search bar above the list allows users to
search by tail number or destination/departure airport.

Draft Entry List

Tapping a draft entry (either in the Drafts & Requests section or from the list of
all draft entries) displays its details in the main view. A banner at the top of the
entry indicates its status.

Draft Status

Draft Entry Details

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2.2.3 Approving Draft Entries
To approve a draft logbook entry, select the draft from the list. Review each field
and edit as necessary. Once all edits are complete, tap Approve at the top of
the entry to add the flight to your logbook.

To remove the flight from Drafts & Requests without adding it to your logbook,
tap on the draft entry and select Delete.

NOTE: After approving a draft logbook entry, it can be viewed, edited, or

deleted by selecting it from your list of logbook entries.

2.2.4 Duplicate Draft Entries

When a draft entry is created as a result of a track log recording and that track
log is added to a logbook entry, the draft becomes a duplicate.

Duplicate draft entries display a Duplicate tag. See the next page for additional
information.

Duplicate Tag

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Discarding Duplicate Drafts
When adding multiple track logs to a draft entry, a pop-up may be displayed
when the draft entry is approved. The pop-up offers to discard duplicate draft
entries. As discussed on the previous page, a duplicate draft entry has a track
log that is already associated with another logbook entry.

For example, if you fly three legs and record three separate track logs. Logbook
generates three draft entries when the Draft Entry Creation setting for Track
Logs is enabled.

If you add all three track logs to the first draft entry, a pop-up will appear when
the draft entry is approved. The pop-up offers to discard the other two draft
entries that were created when you flew three legs.

Once a draft entry has been discarded, it cannot be restored.

The Track Logs from the draft Logbook entries

KSEZ - KPHX and KPHX - KCNO have been
added to this Logbook entry.

Duplicate Discard Pop-up

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2.2.5 Shared Flight Draft Entries
Logbook entries shared with Contacts automatically appear in the Drafts &
Requests section of the recipient’s logbook. Tap Approve to add the flight to the
logbook.

To share logbook entries:

1. Select a logbook entry from

your logbook.
2. Tap the Send To button in
the upper toolbar.
3. Select Contacts or Share.
4. Enter the recipient’s
ForeFlight email address.
5. Tap Share.
Sharing Logbook Entries

Sharing with Friends and Family

Selecting Share with friends & family sends a summary of your flight along
with any flight photos. Flights shared with friends and family do not get added to
the recipient’s logbook.

Flight shared with Friends and Family

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2.3 Sending Flights to Logbook

Logbook entries can be created using the Send To button from the Maps,
Flights, and Track Logs views. Sending a flight to Logbook from one of these
pages auto-fills fields such as destination and departure airports, route, aircraft,
and total time.

Maps - Send to Logbook

NOTE: Track Logs sent to Logbook will only auto-populate the aircraft field if
your aircraft is equipped with ADS-B Out and the device recording the Track
Log receives your traffic signal while connected to an ADS-B receiver.

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2.4 Importing a Digital Logbook

Pilots with an existing digital logbook can import that logbook into ForeFlight by
following the guidance in this section. Digital logbook are imported using
Logbook on the Web.

IMPORTANT: Imported logbooks are appended to existing logbook entries.

Importing a digital logbook multiple times will result in duplicate entries.

To import a digital logbook:

1. Sign into plan.foreflight.com/logbook#/import

2. Drag your digital logbook file to the import
section or select the file from your
computer using the Browse Files option.
Your logbook must be in CSV or TSV file
format to import.
3. Preview the results of your logbook.
4. If your import contains errors, select Cancel.
5. Edit the digital logbook file to correct the errors.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.
7. If the logbook preview is correct, select Import to Logbook.

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2.4.1 Digital Logbook Formatting Requirements
Due to the various types of digital logbooks, logbooks other than those that use
the ForeFlight template may experience data loss during the import process. As
a result, it is highly recommended to use the ForeFlight template to import your
logbook. To import your digital logbook with the ForeFlight template:

1. Sign into plan.foreflight.com/logbook#/import.

2. Click Download ForeFlight Template to download a blank copy of the
template to your computer.
3. Locate and open the ForeFlight template on your computer with a program
capable of editing spreadsheets, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers,
Google Sheets.
4. Copy the data from your existing logbook to the ForeFlight template. Do
not edit the names or rearrange the columns of the ForeFlight template.

5. Once all data has been transferred from your existing logbook to the
template, import the completed file by dragging it to the import section or
by selecting it from your computer using the Browse Files option.
6. Preview the results.
7. Make corrections if applicable.
8. Select Import to Logbook when the preview is correct.

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ForeFlight Template
The ForeFlight template is organized into two sections. The top section contains
an Aircraft Table with your aircraft details. The bottom section contains a Flights
Table with your flights. When using the ForeFlight Template, it’s important not to
edit the contents that are included with the blank copy.

Logbook matches the aircraft ID from your flights with the aircraft ID in the
Aircraft Table to determine your currency and experience. Each column in the
tables represent a different field.

Formatting requirements for each field are depicted in the top row. For example,
the TotalTime field in the Flights Table is of the Decimal type. This implies that
your total time can only be a number with a decimal. Entering anything in this
field other than a number or decimal will result in an error.

ForeFlight Logbook Import Template

NOTE: It’s important to be consistent with how you list your aircraft. Entering
one flight with the aircraft ID N1975X and another as 1975X will result in your
logbook having two unique aircraft.

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Aircraft Table Formatting
Formatting requirements for the aircraft table are found below.
Field Format Notes

The aircraft’s registration, or “tail number.” Example:

AircraftID Text
N201TH
TypeCode Text The aircraft's type code. Example: PA28 or C172.
Year YYYY YYYY format. Example: 2019
Make Text The manufacturer of the aircraft. Example: Cessna
Model Text The aircraft’s model name. Example: 172
Use one of the following: Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider,
Category Text Lighter Than Air, Powered Lift, Powered Parachute,
Weight-Shift-Control, Simulator.
Use one of the following codes: ASEL, AMEL, ASES,
AMES, RH, RG, Glider, LA, LB, Powered Lift, PL,
Class Text
PS, WL, WS, FFS, FTD, ATD. For definitions, click
here.
Use one of the following codes: AM (Amphibian), FC
(Fixed Tailwheel), FT (Fixed Tricycle), RC
GearType Text
(Retractable Tailwheel), RT (Retractable Tricycle),
Floats, Skids
Choose from: Diesel, Electric, Non-Powered, Piston,
Engine Type Text
Radial, Turbofan, Turbojet, Turboprop, Turboshaft
This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if
Complex Boolean
the airplane is complex.
High This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if
Boolean
Performance the airplane is high performance.
This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if
Pressurized Boolean
the airplane is pressurized.
This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if
TAA Boolean
the airplane is technically advanced.

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Flights Table Formatting
Formatting requirements for the flights table are found below.
Field Format Notes

YYYY- The date of flight in YYYY-MM-DD format. Example:

Date
MM-DD 2002-01-02

The aircraft’s registration, or “tail number.” Example:

Aircraft ID Text
N201TH

From Text The code for the departure airport. Example: KBVU

To Text The code for the destination airport. Example: KVGT

The points between departure and destination,

Route Text
separated by a space. Example: KCDC 67L

TimeOut HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 18:23

TimeOff HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 18:23

TimeOn HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 21:37

TimeIn HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 21:37

OnDuty HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 17:00

OffDuty HH:MM Hours and minutes in 24-hour format. Example: 22:00

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

Total Time or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

PIC or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

SIC or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

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Field Format Notes

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

Night or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

Solo or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

Cross
or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
Country
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration in decimal format or in hours and minutes

NVG or (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal format) or
HH:MM 03:36 (HH:MM format).

NVGOps Number A whole number. Example: 2

Nautical miles in decimal format: Example: 135.0. You

have the option to use this field to track a total route
Distance Decimal distance or the distance to the furthest landing for
training purposes. Whichever you choose, be
consistent on all entries.

Day
Number A whole number. Example: 2
Takeoffs

Day
Landings Number A whole number. Example: 2
FullStop

Night
Number A whole number. Example: 1
Takeoffs

Night
Landings Number A whole number. Example: 1
FullStop

All
Number The total number of landings. Example: 3
Landings

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Field Format Notes

Decimal Duration in actual IMC conditions. Use decimal or

Actual
or hours and minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6
Instrument
HH:MM (Decimal format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration with a view limiting device. Use decimal or

Simulated
Instrument
or hours and minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6
HH:MM (Decimal format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Hobbs Aircraft Hobbs reading at beginning of flight: Example:

Decimal
Start 250.4

Hobbs
Decimal Aircraft Hobbs reading at end of flight: Example: 255.2
End

Aircraft tachometer reading at beginning of flight:

Tach Start Decimal
Example: 200.15

Aircraft tachometer reading at end of flight: Example:

TachEnd Decimal
204.42

Holds Number A whole number. Example: 1

The approach(es) you flew, with details separated by

semicolons. The format expected is
#;type;runway;airport;comments;circle Choose from
the following approach types: ASR/SRA, GCA, GLS,
Approach Packed
ILS, ILS CAT II, ILS CAT III, LDA, LOC, LOC BC, MLS,
1,2.. Detail
NDB, PAR, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP), SDF, TACAN,
VOR. Example: 1;ILS;12L;KVGT;Broke out at 350 AGL.
Example 2 with Circle To Land selected: 2;RNAV
(GPS);36;KTME;comments;circle.

Decimal Duration of flight instruction provided. Use decimal or

Dual
or hours and minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6
Given
HH:MM (Decimal format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration of flight instruction received. Use decimal or

Dual
or hours and minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6
Received
HH:MM (Decimal format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

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Field Format Notes

Decimal Duration of simulator time. Use decimal or hours and

Simulated
Flight
or minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6 (Decimal
HH:MM format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Decimal Duration of ground training received. Use decimal or

Ground
or hours and minutes (HH:MM) format. Example: 3.6
Training
HH:MM (Decimal format) or 03:36 (HH:MM format).

Instructor
Text First and last name. Example: Mark Wallace
Name

Your instructor’s notes on the event: Example: “BAI,

Instructor Unusual Attitudes, IFR lost comm procedures.” These
Comments
Text
may also be placed in the “PilotComments” field if you
choose.

Other people on board the aircraft with their role for

that flight. Expected format is Name;Role;Email.
Choose from the following roles: Instructor, Student,
Person
Text Passenger, PIC, SIC, Safety Pilot, Flight Attendant,
1,2..
Flight Engineer, First Officer, Second Officer,
Examiner.
Example: Robert Hale;Student;[email protected]

Flight This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if a

Boolean
Review flight review was conducted.

Check This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if a

Boolean
Ride successful checkride occured.

This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if

IPC Boolean
an instrument proficiency check was conducted.

NVG This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if a

Proficiency
Boolean
NVG proficiency check was conducted.

This is a true or false field. We suggest a simple ‘x’ if a

FAA6158 Boolean
CFR14 61.58 proficiency check was conducted.

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Field Format Notes

Custom Fields: If you need to carry over any custom

fields, change the name and type of that field as
Custom appropriate. Choose from the following field types:
Text
Fields Text, Numeric, Hours, Counter, Date, DateTime, or
Toggle. Format: [FieldType]CustomFieldName.
Example: [Hours]JumpPilot.

This is a standard text field where you can place the

Pilot contents of “Comments,” “Remarks,” or other similar
Comments
Text
fields from your logbook. Example “Instrument
checkride - PASSED!”

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Import Warnings and Errors
During the import process, your digital logbook will be verified for compatibility.
Warnings are indicated in yellow and are often due to minor formatting issues or
missing data and will not prevent you from importing a file. To ensure logbook
accuracy, it’s important to review and correct warnings prior to importing your
logbook.

Errors are caused by more serious issues and must be fixed before the file can
be imported. In the example below, there are three errors preventing the digital
logbook from being imported.

On rows 6 and 7 of the CSV file, the

value entered for the Category of
aircraft is invalid. Referencing the
formatting table on the previous page
of the guide, we see that the Category
field should use one of the following:

Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, Lighter Than Air, Powered Lift, Powered Parachute,
Weight-Shift-Control, Simulator. Since we entered an invalid type, an error was
generated.

The last error in the example is a result of the typo in row 21. The TotalTime field
supports one decimal point. Correcting our total time entry from “3.2.” hours to
“3.2” would correct the error and allow the logbook to be imported.

Import Errors and Warnings

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2.5 Importing a Paper Logbook

Importing a paper logbook begins with assessing your flight experience and
determining how precise your digital logbook needs to be. The process for
importing a paper logbook requires flight entries be manually entered into a
spreadsheet. The number of unique entries is at the discretion of the pilot.

Alternatively, a pilot with little experience may need to document the specifics of
every flight. For these pilots, we recommend manually entering every flight into
the ForeFlight Template and importing the file using Logbook on the Web.

For example, a pilot with decades of experience and thousands of hours may not
be concerned with the specifics of each flight from years ago. As a result,
entering every flight would be a time-consuming process with minimal benefit.

For pilots with a lot of experience, we recommend creating a catch-up entry. The
catch-up entry summarizes your flight experience, and it only needs to be as
detailed as you deem necessary. Below is an example of a catch-up entry.

Logbook Catch-Up Entry

One entry is made for each aircraft type. An approximate date of when the flights
took place is entered, and a representative aircraft ID is used. Since entering
individual flights from years ago provides little benefit, the individual flights are
instead grouped into one entry. We recommend grouping entries by type, aircraft
ID, engine type, or any other field that applies to your experience. Once all your
time has been entered, import the file using Logbook on the Web.

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Tap More > Logbook and select one of the available time filters from the Entries
section to view the list of summaries for the selected time period.

The total hours for each time period are automatically calculated and displayed
next to the time period description. Tap an entry summary to view or edit its
details in the Logbook Entry View.

Search Bar

Time Period
Filter

Entry
Summaries

6 Month Time Filtered Entries

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3.1 Filtering Entry Summaries

Logbook entries can be filtered using the search bar or by applying filters. All
logbook entries for the specified time period will be searched. Entries that have
matches will be displayed chronologically in the Entry Summary column. If there
are no matches for a search, “No Entries” will be displayed.

Filter By Button

Search Bar

3.1.1 Filtering Using the Search Bar

The Search Bar is used to search logbook entries based on the search terms
and returns all flights that match any terms entered. Typical search terms include
aircraft tail number, departure or arrival airport, and date.

Entering a single term in the Search Field will return all logbook entries with that
term, regardless of which field the entry is in. In the example below, KAUS is
entered, and every logbook entry with this term, whether in a departure airport,
arrival airport, route, tags, or in the comments, will be listed.

Search Term

Search Result

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Searching Multiple Terms
Entering additional terms, separated by a space, does not narrow the scope of
the search but instead will expand the search and return results for all flights that
include any of the entered terms.

IMPORTANT: Avoid using commas to separate search terms. The comma will
be included in the search and might lead to zero results for that term.

Search Terms

Multiple Search
Results

Multiple Logbook Entries

Search Date Formats

To search by date, enter one of the supported formats in the search bar:

• YYYY-MM-DD
• YYYY.MM.DD
• YYYY/MM/DD
• YYYYMMDD

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3.1.2 Filtering using the Filter By Button
The Filter By button allows the filtering of logbook entries using any of the
following five categories:

• Date Range
• Aircraft
• Flight
• People
• Add-Ons
Multiple filters can be applied. To perform a detailed search of logbook entries,
tap the Filter By button to set filters, then use search terms in the search bar to
filter further.
Reset Filters
Button

Search
Categories

Advanced Filter By Search

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Filter by Date
The Date Range filter provides the option to define the date range manually or to
use the preset ranges. To define the date range manually, tap the From and To
fields and set the desired date range. To define a date range using the preset
ranges, select any of the predefined date ranges, ranging from 7 days to 12
months.

Custom
Range

Preset
Ranges

Date Range Category

Filter by Aircraft Information

The Aircraft filter provides options to filter by aircraft category/class, type, or tail
number. Any combination of these filters can be selected.

Aircraft Search Categories

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Aircraft Category/Class allows filtering aircraft categories and classes entered in
logbook entries. Tap Aircraft Category/Class to display all the aircraft
categories and classes. Scroll the page up to see all available aircraft categories
and classes. To select a category/class, slide the toggle switch on.

Aircraft Category/Class Category Filter

Aircraft Type allows filtering based on aircraft types entered in the logbook
entries. Tap Aircraft Type to display all the aircraft types available to search in
the logbook. Select a specific aircraft type by sliding the toggle switch on. To
narrow down the list of aircraft types presented, utilize the search bar at the top
to filter and locate a particular aircraft type.

Aircraft Type Category Filter

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Tap Tail Numbers to display all the tail numbers available to search in the
logbook. Select a specific tail number by sliding the toggle switch on. To narrow
down the list of tail numbers presented, utilize the search bar at the top to filter
and locate a particular tail number.

Tail Numbers Category Filter

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Filter by Flight Information
The Flight category allows filtering using the following flight parameters:

• Departure & Destination

• Route
• Times (PIC, SIC, Night, Etc.)
• Cross Country
• Takeoffs & Landings
• Instrument
• Training.

Flight Category Filter

Tapping the From or To filter buttons provides a list of airports entered into
logbook entries. Select a specific airport by sliding the toggle switch on. To
narrow the list of airports presented, utilize the search bar at the top to filter and
locate a particular airport.

The Route filter provides a search bar where specific route waypoints can be
added to the filter.

Any remaining flight filters can be selected to be included in the search

parameters. Switch the desired filter to the "on" position to include it.

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Filter by People
The People category will filter logbook entries with names entered into a logbook
entry or by specific roles. Tap the People button to view the name and role filter.
Tap Name to display a list of all of the names that have been entered into the
logbook. To add a name to the filter, tap the toggle switch next to any name. Use
the search bar at the top to look for specific names.

Selecting any toggle switch next to a role will include it in the filtered search.
Scroll down to reveal the entire list.

Search Names

Specific Role

People Category Filter

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Filter by Add-Ons
The Add-Ons category will filter logbook entries based on Flight Tags or Details.
The Flight Tags are logbook elements used for specifying proficiency and
currency. Details are items unique to logbook entries that aren’t listed in other
categories. To add an add-on to the filter, tap the toggle switch next to any add-
on.

Add-Ons Category Filter

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Search Results
Once the filter selections are complete, the Applied Filters header will show how
many logbook entries match the selected search criteria. Tap Close to view the
results in the Entries summary column. All search fields can be reset by pressing
the Reset button.

Search Results

Resets all
Search Filters

Applied Filters

Applied Filters Selected

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3.2 Entry Summary Design

Each entry summary includes the flight’s date, total time, destination and
departure location, tail number, and aircraft type.

When a Track Log, Flight Photo, Person, or Logbook Signature is associated

with the entry, an icon is displayed near the bottom of the summary. The number
of associated track logs, photos, or people is displayed next to the icon.

Track Logs

Flight Photos Instructor Signature

People

3.2.1 Logbook Summaries with Signatures

When a logbook signature is requested, the status of the signature is displayed
in the summary. Once signed and accepted, the signature status is replaced with
the Instructor Signature icon.

Logbook Signature Status

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Tap a logbook entry summary or add a new logbook entry to open the
Logbook Entry View. This view is divided into multiple sections and described in
detail in this chapter.

If a section is not applicable to the type of flying you do (e.g., Night Vision
Goggles), it can be hidden from the Entry View. See Configuring the Logbook
Entry View for more information.

Logbook entries are completed by entering details into each appropriate field.
Edits are saved immediately. Tap the Back button in the upper toolbar when an
entry is complete. With the exception of logbook entries with an instructor
signature, logbook entries can be edited anytime.

Logbook Entry View

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4.1 Configuring the Logbook Entry View

To remove or add logbook fields from the Entry View:

1. Tap More > Logbook.

2. Scroll to the Logbook Menu section near the bottom left corner of the
screen.
3. Tap Settings > Configure Fields.
4. Toggle fields on or off as needed.
Fields that are disabled do not appear in the Logbook Entry View. Toggling a
field off does not delete your logbook data. It only hides the fields from view.

For example, if Tach time is entered for multiple entries and then Tach is
deselected, the tach data is not deleted. Enabling Tach at a later time would
display the information again.

4.1.1 Adding Custom Fields

You can create your own fields in the Custom Fields section at the bottom of the
view. To add custom fields:

1. Tap Add Custom Field.

2. Enter the name of the field and the type of data you want it to record.
3. Tap Done to save the field and add it to every entry in your Logbook.
Custom fields are found near the bottom of entries.
Delete custom fields by tapping the Delete button at the bottom of the Custom
Field window or by swiping left across the custom field and tapping Delete.

WARNING: Deleting a custom field will permanently remove all data associated
with that field. It is not possible to restore custom field data once deleted.

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4.2 Logbook Entry View Sections

Fields in the Logbook Entry View are grouped into the following sections. Tap the
links for more information.

• Interactive Map • Cross Country • Training

• Track Logs • Takeoffs & • Flight Tags
Landings
• General • Crew &
• Instrument Passengers
• Start & End
• Night Vision • Flight Photos
• Times
Goggles

General Section

Start & End

Section

Logbook Entry View

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4.3 Interactive Map

When a logbook entry has an associated track log or the From/To fields are
entered, an interactive map is displayed at the top of the view. The interactive
map overlays the route or associated track log over the ForeFlight Aeronautical
Base Map.

Logbook Interactive Map with Track Log

NOTE: If the entry does not have a track log and both the "From" and "To"
fields are identical, and no route is specified, the map will not be shown.

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4.3.1 Total Route Distance
When the Distance field is enabled in Logbook > Settings > Configure Fields,
the “Total Route Distance” is displayed below the interactive map. This value
reflects the straight-line distance between route waypoints and not the distance
of the recorded track log.

Total Route Distance

4.3.2 Entries with Multiple Track Logs

Logbook entries with multiple track logs contain toggle buttons on the map for
selecting a track log. When tapped, the selected track log’s route is highlighted
and the others are greyed out.

Entry with multiple track logs

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4.3.3 Interactive Map Fullscreen Viewer
Tap the interactive map to display it fullscreen. Tap the Back button in the upper
toolbar to return to the entry.

The interactive map is similar to the one found on the Maps view, but it cannot
be used to interact with or filter the map elements.

When first opened, the flight path is centered on the map. The map responds to
standard touch gestures. To recenter the map on the flight path after panning or
zooming, tap the Fit To Map button.

When the logbook entry has an associated track log, the Track Log Graph is
overlayed on the map. To hide the Graph and display a larger map, tap the
Graph button in the lower right corner of the screen.

Flight Path

Fit To Map

Graph Button

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4.4 Track Logs

The Track Log section lists track logs that are associated with the logbook entry.
Track logs can be added manually or automatically with the Draft Entry
Creation setting.

4.4.1 Manually Adding Track Logs

If a logbook entry does not have an associated track log, the Add Track Logs
button is displayed. Tap the button to reveal the Track Logs pop-up.

Add Track Logs Button

Use the pop-up to select track logs to associate with the logbook entry. Multiple
track logs can be added to a single logbook entry. After selecting the appropriate
track logs, tap Done in the upper toolbar to associate them with the entry.

The pop-up can be filtered using the search bar above the list of track logs.
Track logs that are thought to be associated with the logbook entry are listed in
the Suggested section near the top. All others are displayed below in the All
Track Logs section, sorted by date.

Track Logs Pop-up

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4.4.2 Track Log Summaries
After a track log has been added to the entry, its summary is displayed in the
Track Logs section. Tap the summary to open the track log in the fullscreen
viewer.

Multiple Track Log Entries

If more than one track logs was added to the entry, toggle buttons are overlaid
on the map. Tap the toggle buttons to highlight the applicable track log.

To add or remove track logs from the logbook entry, tap Add / Change Track
Logs. Tapping this button reveals the Track Logs pop-up again where track logs
can be selected or deselected.

Toggle Buttons

Multi-Track Log Logbook Entry

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4.4.3 Removing and Changing Track Logs
To remove a track log from a logbook entry, swipe right to left across the entry in
the Track Logs section. Alternatively, tap Add / Change Track Logs and
deselect the track log from the pop-up. When complete, tap Done.

To change a track log, tap Add / Change Track Logs. Select the appropriate
track log and deselect the track log that you want to remove. When complete,
tap Done.

Swipe to Remove

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4.4.4 Track Log Graph
The Track Log Graph displays two data types along a linear timescale. Altitude
and Speed are shown by default, but any two of the following options may be
selected depending on how the track log was recorded. Tap the Data Menu to
select options other than the default.

• Altitude: GPS altitude data as provided by the GPS data source.

• Speed: Groundspeed as determined by ForeFlight.

• Pitch: Pitch attitude as provided by an external AHRS source. If no

AHRS external device was connected during the flight or if saving a
breadcrumb as a track log, this option is not selectable.

• Bank: Bank attitude as provided by an external AHRS source. If no

AHRS external device was connected during the flight or if saving a
breadcrumb as a track log, this option is not selectable.

• g Load: Acceleration data as provided by a Sentry+. If the flight was

conducted without Sentry+, this option is not selectable.

Local Time

Speed Bank

Data Menu Graph Button

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Track Log Graph Design
The top data selection (i.e., Speed in the screenshot below) is displayed on the
left y-axis of the graph. The bottom selection is displayed on the right. The
minimum and maximum y-axis values dynamically adjust to reflect the minimum
and maximum values recorded during the flight. The track log’s local time is
displayed across the top of the Graph and a time slider is displayed along the
bottom.

Local Time

Speed Bank

Data Menu

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Trimming Track Logs
Track logs that are automatically started and stopped add time at both ends of
the recording to serve as an estimate of taxi time. Because the estimate may not
accurately reflect the actual taxi time, the beginning and end of the track log can
be trimmed. For a video demonstration, see Trimming Track Logs.

Trimming a track log is non-destructive. In other words, if you trim a track log,
the data is not deleted. If necessary, trimming can be undone by editing the track
log and restoring the trimmed portions.

Track log edits made with Logbook are also reflected in the Track Logs view and
all other devices signed into the same account.

Track Log Trimming

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To trim a track log, follow the steps below:

1. Select the track log to be edited and ensure the graph is displayed.
2. Tap the Edit button. When in Edit Mode, the graph responds to standard
touch gestures.
3. In Edit Mode, perform one or more of the following:
• Tap and drag the blue bars to set new start and end points.
• Animate the track log. Tap the Start Here or End Here button as
appropriate.
• Using the time slider, locate a start or end point. Tap the Start Here or
End Here button as appropriate.
• Tap and Hold the graph. Drag your finger to locate a start or end point.
Tap the Start Here or End Here button as appropriate.
4. When the correct start and end points have been set, tap the Done button.

Start Point Start / End End Point

Here Button

Edit / Done
Button

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In Edit mode, the trimmed portion of the map’s flight path is colored grey, and a
blue bar denotes the new start or end point. After tapping Done, the trimmed
portion is removed from the map and graph.

New End
Point

Edited Track Logs

After a track log has been trimmed, the fields within Track Log Info are
automatically updated. If a track log is associated with a Logbook Draft Entry,
trimming the track log automatically updates the auto-filled fields in the Logbook
entry. Sending a trimmed track log to Logbook will adjust the auto-filled fields to
match the new start and end times.

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4.4.5 Track Log 3D Review
Track Log 3D Review combines high-resolution terrain, aerial imagery, and track
log data to help pilots debrief their flights. 3D Review is included with all
Performance plans. To review a flight in 3D, tap the 3D button on the interactive
map. For a video demonstration, see Track Log 3D Review.

Track Log 3D Review

3D Review Design
The view consists of an interactive map, a flight path curtain, buttons for
controlling the view, and an interactive time slider. The view supports standard
touch gestures, two viewing modes, and is always centered on the airplane.

AHRS Button
The AHRS button in the upper toolbar is enabled by default and causes the
airplane's pitch and bank to reflect what was recorded in flight. When disabled,
the 3D airplane remains straight and level when the track log is animated.

If a track log is recorded without an external AHRS device or a breadcrumb is

converted to a track log, the track log will not contain pitch and bank data, and
the 3D airplane will only show straight and level.

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Flight Details
The window in the upper-left corner displays the GPS altitude, groundspeed, and
local time of the 3D airplane. As the track log is animated, these values are
dynamically updated.

Flight Details

Layer Selector
The Track Log 3D View can display airport and obstacle icons. Tap the Layer
Selector to toggle these layers on or off. Airport icons can be tapped to reveal
the Airport Sidebar. The Airport Sidebar in the Track Log 3D View is similar to the
Sidebar available on the Maps view.

Airport
Obstacle

Layer
Selector

Camera
Mode

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3D Review Camera Modes
Track Log 3D Review supports first- and third-person perspectives. Use the
buttons in the lower left corner to change perspectives. When in third-person,
touch gestures cause the view to rotate about the airplane.

Glance Mode
In first-person perspective, touch gestures enable Glance Mode, a zoomable,
360-degree view from the perspective of the cockpit. Once Glance Mode is
enabled, a circular field of view indicator appears to show the camera
orientation relative to the aircraft's ground track and horizon.

Camera
Mode

Glance Mode Indicator

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Glance Mode View Indicator
The view indicator “slice” shortens as the view tilts down, lengthens as the view
tilts up, narrows as the view zooms in on a point in the distance, and widens as
the view zooms back out to normal.

Tilted Down Tilted Up Zoomed Out Zoomed In

Exiting Glance Mode

To exit Glance Mode, tap the view indicator. Glance Mode
automatically exits if no touch gestures are made for six
seconds, as indicated by a radial timer.

Radial Timer
Time Slider
An interactive time slider at the bottom of the view can be used to locate a
specific moment during the flight. Drag the time slider left or right or tap the Play
/ Pause button to animate 3D Review.

3D Review can be animated at 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 times the actual speed by

tapping the current speed selection next to the Play / Pause button.

Time Slider

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4.5 General
The General section lists the entry’s date, aircraft, and route.

General Section

4.5.1 Date
When creating a new entry, the date is automatically filled with the current date.
Logbook entries created from shared flights, filed flights, or track logs will
automatically use the appropriate date. To select a different date, tap Date and
use the scroll wheels to specify the correct date. Once complete, tap Close.

4.5.2 Aircraft
Tap Aircraft to select an aircraft for the logbook entry. When creating a new
logbook entry, this field is automatically populated with the aircraft from the
previous flight. Logbook entries created from shared flights, filed flights, or track
logs will automatically use the correct aircraft.

To select a different aircraft, tap Aircraft and select the appropriate aircraft from
the list. For more information about aircraft in Logbook, see the Logbook
Aircraft chapter.

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4.5.3 From/To
The Departure and Destination fields are automatically populated when a
logbook entry is created from a Track Log, filed, or shared flight.

When manually creating an entry, airport suggestions are made using your
previously planned flights. If your departure and destination airports are not
suggested, the airport field allows you to search for airports by name, city, or
airport identifier.

To ensure your flight experience and currency are calculated correctly, verify that
the appropriate departure and destination airports are entered and formatted
using the appropriate country prefix.

From Field Search

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4.5.4 Route
The route field is primarily used to specify en route airports visited during a flight
to meet a requirement. For example, to obtain a US private pilot’s license, one
must conduct a cross-country flight with three full-stop landings at three points.

To meet a requirement, such as the private pilot’s cross-country requirement, the

en route airports must be entered in the route section as depicted in the example
below. If, instead of creating one logbook entry, a separate flight entry is made
for each leg of your cross-country, the ForeFlight Progress Towards Checkride
Report will not reflect correctly.

Example Cross-Country Flight Entry

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4.6 Start & End

The Start & End section logs aircraft, flight, duty start, and duty end times. Start
& End fields can be revealed by selecting More > Logbook > Settings >
Configure Fields.

The fields in the Start & End section can be used to auto calculate total time.
Select the field to auto-calculate total time by selecting More > Logbook >
Settings > Total Time Calculation. Choose between Hobbs, Tach, Block Time
(Out - In), Flight Time (Off - On), or Duty Time.

4.6.1 Hobbs
The Hobbs Start and End times are manually entered values. When creating a
new logbook entry, ForeFlight will populate the Hobbs Start time with the Hobbs
End time from the previous flight. Hobbs times are not included in the PDF
Logbook Report.

4.6.2 Tach
The Tach Start and End fields are manually entered values. When creating a new
flight, ForeFlight will populate the Tach Start time with the Tach End time from
the previous flight. Tach Start and End times are not included in the PDF
Logbook Report.

4.6.3 Out/Off/On/In
Out/Off/On/In fields are automatically populated when generating a logbook entry
from a Track Log. The fields can be overridden if pre-populated or manually
entered if no Track Log exists. Out/Off/On/In fields are not included in the PDF
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4.7 Times
The Times section logs PIC, SIC, Night, and Solo time. ForeFlight supports the
hour/minute and decimal format. When the decimal format is selected, times are
rounded to the nearest tenth. Time formatting can be changed by selecting More
> Logbook > Settings > Entry Time Format.

4.7.1 Total Time

Total Time can be automatically calculated using the More > Logbook >
Settings > Total Time Calculation setting.

ForeFlight will calculate Total Time using Track Log Block Time by default. Total
Time can be edited at any time and is included in the PDF Logbook Report.

4.7.2 PIC
Pilot in Command (PIC) time is enabled by default and can be set so that it
automatically matches Total Time. To autofill PIC time with the logbook entry’s
total time, select More > Logbook > Settings > Auto-Fill Settings and enable
PIC. Enabling PIC auto-fill will only affect new logbook entries.

4.7.3 SIC
Second in Command (SIC) time can be set so that it automatically matches Total
Time. To autofill SIC time with the logbook entry’s total time, select More >
Logbook > Settings > Auto-Fill Settings and enable SIC. Enabling SIC auto-fill
will only affect new logbook entries.

4.7.4 Night
Night time is automatically calculated using sunset/sunrise and position data
from corresponding track logs. Night time can be edited as necessary and is
included in the PDF Logbook Report.

4.7.5 Solo
Solo time can be set so that it automatically matches Total Time. To autofill Solo
time with the logbook entry’s total time, select More > Logbook > Settings >
Auto-Fill Settings and enable Solo. Enabling Solo auto-fill will only affect new
logbook entries.

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4.8 Cross Country

The Cross Country section contains two fields. The top field is used for logging
Cross Country flight time. The bottom field is used for logging flight distance.

Cross Country
Cross Country flight time can be set so that it automatically matches Total Time.
To autofill cross country time with the logbook entry’s total time, select More >
Logbook > Settings > Auto-Fill Settings and enable Cross Country. Enabling
Cross Country auto-fill will only affect new logbook entries.

Distance
The Distance field is calculated by measuring the straight-line distance between
your Departure and Destination airport. The Distance field does not reflect the
actual distance flown from a corresponding Track Log.

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4.9 Takeoffs & Landings

The takeoff and landing section is used for logging takeoffs and landings for
currency tracking purposes. If ForeFlight detects takeoffs and landings in the
corresponding Track Log, takeoffs and landings will be auto-populated.

When adding takeoffs and landings, the All Landings field responds dynamically
to the total number of landings entered in the full stop landings fields. While
touch-and-go landings do not count as full stop landings, they can be manually
added to the total number of landings.

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4.10 Instrument
The Instrument section is used for logging
actual and simulated instrument flight time,
holds, and approaches. The information
entered in the Instrument section
determines your instrument currency. The
Instrument section can be hidden or
revealed by selecting More > Logbook >
Settings > Configure Fields > Instrument.

Instrument Section
4.10.1 Actual Instrument
The Actual Instrument field is used to record
the time the aircraft is flown solely by reference to instruments under actual
instrument flight conditions.

4.10.2 Simulated Instrument

The Simulated Instrument field is used to record the time the aircraft is flown
solely by reference to instruments under simulated instrument flight conditions.

4.10.3 Holds
Manually enter the number of holds completed during the flight.

4.10.4 Approaches
When adding an instrument approach, Logbook
auto-fills the airport field with the destination airport.

Tap the Airport field to select a different airport. Use

the search bar at the top of the pop-up to search by
airport name or identifier. Alternatively, select an
airport from the list of suggested airports.

Once an airport is selected, Logbook will populate

the Approach field with the applicable approaches at
that airport. Select the approach that was flown and
add comments as desired. Approaches are added to
the Comments section of the PDF Logbook Report.
Approach comments, however, are excluded. Adding an Approach

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4.11 Night Vision Goggles

The Night Vision Goggles section allows pilots to log Night Vision Goggle (NVG)
time and operations for currency tracking purposes.

4.11.1 NVG
The NVG field tracks the amount of time flown under NVG. Manually enter time
in the NVG field or tap the USE button to auto-fill the Total Time. NVG time
appears on the PDF Logbook and Experience Report.

4.11.2 NVG Operations

The NVG Operations field is used to determine NVG currency as defined in
CFR14 §61.57(f). NVG operations are included in the PDF Logbook and
Experience Report.

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4.12 Training
The Training section is used for logging flight training received and given as well
as simulator and ground training. Fields in the Training section can be revealed
or hidden by selecting More > Logbook > Settings > Configure Fields.

Training Section

4.12.1 Dual Given

Flight time performed as a certified flight instructor should be logged under the
Dual Given field. Dual Given time is included in the PDF Logbook and
Experience Report.

4.12.2 Dual Received

Flight instruction received from a certified flight instructor should be logged
under Dual Received. Dual Received time is included in all of the logbook
reports.

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4.12.3 Simulated Flight
Time in a certified simulator should be entered in the Simulated Flight field.
Before logging Simulator time, create a Logbook Aircraft for the simulator. To add
a simulator to your logbook, select More > Logbook > Aircraft and tap .

Fill out the details for your new simulator and select the appropriate option in the
Equipment Type field.

Although fewer details are needed for a simulator than an aircraft, Represented
Aircraft Type and Represented Aircraft Category/Class must be selected to
ensure currencies are properly updated.

Equipment Type Options

If you need to update simulator entires created prior to ForeFlight Mobile 10.4,
please see this ForeFlight Support Center article: Updating a Simulator to
allow Currency tracking.

4.12.4 Ground Training

Manually enter ground training either in conjunction with a flight’s logbook entry
or as a stand-alone entry. Ground training time is not included in the PDF
Logbook Reports.

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4.13 Instructor Signatures

Logbook allows instructors to sign their student’s logbook entries both remotely
and directly on the student’s iPad or iPhone. To sign a logbook entry in person,
follow these steps:

1. Select Add Instructor Signature.

2. Select Sign Now.
3. Select the instructor from the list of people or add a new instructor.
4. Add instructor comments if desired.
5. Tap Sign.
6. Use a finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil to digitally sign the logbook entry.

NOTE: Instructor comments are added to the PDF Logbook Report.

After a logbook entry has been signed, all entries except personal comments are
locked. Instructor comments are read-only on the student's entry, and the
student comments are read-only on the instructor's entry. To make changes,
remove the instructor's signature by swiping from right to left across it and
tapping the Delete button. When edits are complete, have the instructor re-sign
the entry.

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4.13.1 Remote Signing
Remote signing in Logbook allows pilots to request and receive signatures from
instructors remotely. Instructors who do not have a ForeFlight subscription can
still receive and sign entries.

To request a remote signature:

1. Select Add Instructor Signature.

2. Select Request Signature.
3. Select the instructor from the drop-down contacts list, or enter the
instructor’s email address directly in the Send to field at the top. If you
select a contact with no email address, you will have to enter one before
the request can be sent.
4. Tap Request to send the entry to the instructor for approval.

Sample Signature Request Email

The instructor will receive an email letting them know they have a signature
request. They can then follow the link in the email to review the flight entry,
decline it with comments, or enter their CFI information, add comments, and
approve the entry with a digital signature.

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Instructors with ForeFlight Logbook
If an instructor has ForeFlight Logbook, the signature request will appear at the
top of their logbook view under Drafts & Requests. The instructor can review
the entry, decline it with comments, or approve it after entering their CFI
information, adding comments, and signing the entry.

Gabby Glideslope

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Signing the Entry
Tapping the Sign Entry button on the Draft Entry view opens the Sign Entry pop-
over. The instructor can edit their personal information, review the student’s
comments, and add comments before signing.

After a logbook entry has been signed, all entries except personal comments are
locked. Instructor comments are read-only on the student's entry, and the
student comments are read-only on the instructor's entry. To make changes,
remove the instructor's signature by swiping from right to left across it and
tapping the Delete button. When edits are complete, have the instructor re-sign
the entry.

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Saving a Copy to the Instructor’s Logbook
After signing an entry with ForeFlight Logbook, the
instructor will be prompted to save a copy of the flight
to their drafts to be logged as Dual Given time. Saved
copies appear under the Drafts & Requests section.

Declined Entries
If the instructor declines the student’s signature request, the entry will appear
under Drafts & Requests in the student’s logbook with the instructor’s comments.
The student can then edit the entry and resend or cancel the request.

Signed Entries
If the instructor signs the entry, it appears under Drafts & Requests in the
student’s logbook. The student can reject the signature or accept it.

NOTE: Once a logbook entry has been signed, the entry is locked. To make
edits to a signed logbook entry, the signature will need to be removed. To
remove a signature, swipe from right to left on the signature and select Delete.

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4.14 Flight Tags

Flight Tags are used to specify if a flight included a flight review, proficiency
check, or practical exam (check ride). Flight Tags are used when evaluating
currency.

If your Currency Summary is not what you expect, double-check that you have
correctly tagged any relevant flights with the appropriate tag.

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4.15 Crew & Passengers

The Crew & Passengers field allows you to specify the personnel that were on
board your flight. To add someone to your flight, tap Add Person and select
them from the list of People.

Each person in your logbook has a default role. You can edit the person’s role for
the flight after they’ve been added to an entry. You can also change their default
role in More > Logbook > People.

To edit someone’s role for a specific flight:

1. Tap on their name after they’ve been added to the flight.

2. Tap Role.
3. Select the correct role from the list.

Crew & Passenger Roles

NOTE: Passengers and Crew are not included in the PDF Logbook Report.

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4.16 Flight Photos

Photos can be added to flight entries, aircraft profiles, certificates, and
endorsements. There’s no limit to the number that can be added, and all photos
are saved to the ForeFlight Cloud so they can be accessed from any of your
devices.

4.16.1 Adding Photos

Tap the Add Photo button and select the
source from which the photo will come.
Selecting Camera will allow you to take a
new photo with your device’s camera. You
will have to give ForeFlight permission to
access your device’s camera if you haven’t
done so already.

Selecting Photo Library will allow you to

choose from the image collections on your
device, including your Camera Roll,
screenshots, locally saved Dropbox Selecting Photo Source
images, and shared photo albums. Tap one
of these collections and select a photo from
the list.

4.16.2 Editing Photos

After selecting a saved photo or taking a
new one, you can edit the photo before
adding it to Logbook.

Use the rotate button in the top-right to

rotate the photo 90 degrees and drag the
blue dots at the corners of the photo to
crop it. Tap Done to save the edits you
made and add the photo to Logbook.

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Photo Thumbnails
After adding photos to Logbook, thumbnails of your photos will appear above the
Add Photo button.

Tap on a thumbnail to view the entire photo. In fullscreen view, tap Edit to enter
edit and crop mode, or tap Delete to remove the photo from your Logbook.
Deleting a Logbook photo on one device will also remove it from Logbook on
your other devices.

Flight Photo Thumbnails

Adding more than a few photos will cause some photo’s thumbnails to move
offscreen. Swipe left and right to view all the thumbnails. You can also swipe
between full photos after tapping on one. Adding and editing photos is the same
for flight entries, aircraft profiles, certificates, and endorsements.

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4.16.3 Smart Logbook Photos
When a Logbook entry is created from a Track log, either automatically when a
Track log is recorded or manually when a Track log is sent to the Logbook,
Smart Logbook Photos automatically suggests photos and screenshots taken
during the time of the flight.

Tap the individual photos you’d like to add, or tap Select All to add all of the
photos found during your flight to the Logbook entry. Once the selected photos
are added, they are synchronized to ForeFlight Mobile on all of your devices via
ForeFlight Sync.

Smart Logbook Photos

4.16.4 Disabling Smart Logbook Photos

To disable Smart Logbook Photos, restrict ForeFlight’s access to your Photos
using the iPad or iPhone Settings app. From the Settings app, select ForeFlight
from the list of installed apps and select Photos > None. When ForeFlight does
not have access to your Photos, Smart Logbook Photos will be disabled, but
you’ll still be able to manually add Photos when desired.

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4.17 Add Next Entry

The Add Next Entry button at the bottom of logbook entries allows you to easily
add consecutive flights when logging a multi-leg trip.

Adding the next entry will create a flight with the same date and aircraft used in
the previous flight. Logbook sets the arrival airport of the previous flight as the
departure airport of the new flight.

If the previous flight has Hobbs or Tach time, the new flight will copy the Hobbs
and Tach End times and set them as the Start times in the new entry.

4.18 Deleting Logbook Entries

Logbook entries can be deleted using the Delete button at the bottom of every
entry. Logbook entries can also be deleted from the list of entries by swiping
from right to left across the entry and tapping the Delete button that appears.

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Currency Summary allows you to track currency based on flight and certificate
entries.

Each currency type lists the number of days until your currency expires. The
days remaining and date of expiration are automatically updated when you add
flights that meet the requirements.

For example, IFR currency in an airplane requires at least six logged approaches
and one hold in the past six months. When you log flights that meet the
requirements, your currency will be updated to reflect the new expiration date.

Because each type of currency is updated based on specific flight information

and aircraft characteristics, it is important that you enter all relevant information
for it to count towards your currency. This includes ensuring your logbook aircraft
are as complete and accurate as possible.

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5.1 Adding Currency

New currency summaries are added by tapping Add Currency Summary and
selecting Flight Review, General, Night, IFR, Medical, Aircraft Type Currency,
or NVG Operations from the pop-up menu.

5.1.1 Flight Review

Flight Review currency is based on your most recent logbook entry with a Flight
Review tag. Flight Review currency is not dependent upon an aircraft type or
flight time and is valid for 24 calendar months.

5.1.2 General
General currency requires a category and class of aircraft to be specified, for
example, Airplane Multi-Engine Land. General currency evaluates the number of
takeoffs and full stop landings in the class of aircraft. General currency expires
90 days after logging three takeoffs and full stop landings in an aircraft of the
same category and class.

5.1.3 Night
Night currency requires a category and class of aircraft to be specified, for
example, Airplane Multi-Engine Land. Night currency evaluates the number of
night takeoffs and night full stop landings in the class of aircraft. Night currency
expires 90 days after logging three night takeoffs and full stop landings in an
aircraft of the same category and class.

5.1.4 IFR
Instrument, or IFR, currency requires that you select a category of aircraft. IFR
currency evaluates the number of recent instrument approaches and holds in
your logbook. IFR currency expires six calendar months after logging six
instrument approaches and one hold.

5.1.5 Medical
Medical currency is based on the latest expiration date of a Medical Certificate
in your Qualifications.

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5.1.6 Aircraft Type
Aircraft Type currency requires a category, class, and type of aircraft to be
specified, for example, Cessna Citation. Aircraft Type currency evaluates the
number of takeoffs and full stop landings in the type of aircraft. Aircraft Type
currency expires 90 days after logging three takeoffs and full stop landings in an
aircraft of the same category, class, and type.

To add Aircraft Type currency:

1. Tap Add Currency Summary.

2. Tap Types and specify if you want to track General, Night, or §61.58
currency.
3. Select the aircraft type(s) from your list of aircraft.
4. Tap Done. After tapping Done, the applicable currency for each aircraft
and currency type will be added to your Currency Summary.

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5.1.7 NVG Operations
ForeFlight Mobile version 11.4 and later includes the option to track Night Vision
Goggle (NVG) currency. To track NVG currency, enable Night Vision Goggles in
More > Logbook > Configure Fields > Night Vision Goggles.

NVG currency requires that you select airplane, rotorcraft, or both. When adding
NVG currency, currency for operations with and without passengers will be
added based on NVG currency requirements as defined in CFR14 §61.57(f).

5.1.8 Knowledge Test

Knowledge Test currency is based on the latest expiration date of a Knowledge
Test Certificate with an expiration date in your Qualifications. If you have not
entered a Knowledge Test Certificate in your Qualifications, or if your Knowledge
Test does not have an expiration date, it will not be possible to add Knowledge
Test currency.

5.1.9 Flight Instructor

Flight Instructor currency is based on the latest expiration date of an Instructor
Certificate in your Qualifications. If you have not entered an Instructor certificate
in your Qualifications, it will not be possible to add Flight Instructor currency.

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5.2 Currency Details

Any of the currency types in the Currency Summary can be tapped on to view
detailed information about the currency and the flights that contribute to it.

5.2.1 Currency Requirements

The Currency Requirements section lists the requirements needed to satisfy the
currency. Some currency types can be satisfied in multiple ways (for IFR
currency, completing six approaches and one hold in the past six months, or
completing an IPC in the past six months). In situations where multiple events
fulfill currency requirements, only one of the requirements must be met to satisfy
currency.

A short description of the requirements needed to satisfy that type of currency is

shown at the bottom of the Currency Requirements section.

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5.2.2 Entries Affecting Currency
Beneath the Currency Requirements section are the Entries Affecting Currency.
Tap entries to view or edit.

Entries Not Affecting Currency

Entries Not Affecting Currency are entries that do not contribute to the currency,
but fall within the currency’s timeframe. These entries can also be tapped on to
view and edit their information.

Missing Information
If an aircraft profile has been added to a logbook entry and is missing important
details that could affect currency reporting, such as Category/Class, a Missing
Details section appears. Tap to view and edit the profiles that are missing
details.

Missing Information Caution

5.3 Deleting Currency Summaries

You can delete a currency summary by swiping left across the listing and tapping
Remove or by tapping Remove from Currency Summary at the bottom of the
currency’s detail page.

Deleting a currency summary will not affect your currency as currency is

determined by details entered in your flight entries and aircraft profiles. As such,
if you delete a currency type for which you are still current, you can re-add it and
it will still show that you are current.

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Logbook allows you to generate, view, and export logbook reports. There are
three categories of available reports described below: General, 14 CFR Part 61,
and 14 CFR Part 141.

For instructions on generating and filtering reports in ForeFlight Web, see

Reports in ForeFlight Web.

6.1 Generating Reports in ForeFlight Mobile

To generate a report in ForeFlight Mobile,
follow these steps:

1. In the navigation toolbar, tap More >

Logbook.

2. In the Logbook view, scroll the sidebar

down to the Menu section and tap
Reports.

3. Tap one of the available report types to

request the generation of a report in a
new window.

When a report is requested, ForeFlight

attempts to fetch the necessary data from the
web server. This results in one of three
scenarios:

• If web data is retrieved successfully,

the report is generated and stored in Reports in ForeFlight Mobile
the device cache for offline viewing.

• If the web data cannot be retrieved (such as when ForeFlight Mobile is

offline), ForeFlight uses the version of that report currently stored in the
device cache.

• If no cached report exists, ForeFlight displays a “Not Found” message and

cannot generate the report.

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6.2 Filtering Reports in ForeFlight Mobile

The Complete Logbook Report (2-Page), Condensed Logbook Report (1-Page),
and Experience Report can be filtered to display logbook entries of a certain
date range. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Generate a report.

2. At the top of the screen, tap the date range filter dropdown menu
(currently labeled “All Time”).

3. Enter a specific date range in the From and To fields, or select one of the
available Preset Ranges.

NOTE: Only the Complete Logbook Report (2-Page), Condensed Logbook

Report (1-Page), and Experience Report can be filtered for specific date
ranges. Other reports are displayed for “All Time.”

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6.3 General Reports

The General category includes the following types of reports.

6.3.1 Complete Logbook Report (2-Page)

The Complete Logbook Report (2-Page) formats each flight entry across two
pages, making it ideal for binding or other situations where you need to present
all of your logged information at once. The two-page report includes
endorsements and certificates on separate pages at the end of the logbook. You
can generate the complete report for All Time or filter the report for a specified
period.

6.3.2 Condensed Logbook Report (1-Page)

The Condensed Logbook Report (1-Page) is a compact, cleanly formatted
single-page PDF logbook.

The condensed layout fits all information on a single page by omitting:

• Category/Class
• Time
• Day & Night landings
• En route details
The one-page report includes endorsements and certificates on separate pages
at the end of the logbook. You can generate the complete report for All Time or
filter the report for a specified period. Tap the share button in the top-right to
email a PDF copy or print (via AirPrint) your logbook.

NOTE: You may encounter formatting issues when printing double-sided pages
via an AirPrint printer. We recommend instead emailing the PDF to yourself so
you can print from a computer.

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6.3.3 Experience Report
The Experience Report includes information about your certificates, ratings, and
flight times in different aircraft, including flight specifics such as PIC, night,
instrument, etc.

Totals from custom logbook fields with the types Hours, Numeric, Counter, and
Toggle (on) are shown at the bottom of the report. You can generate a complete
report for All Time or filter the report for a specified period.

While viewing an experience report, tap the Send To icon in the top-right corner
to print or email the report as a PDF. Mail will only appear as a sharing option if
your device’s Apple Mail app has been set up with an email account.

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6.3.4 8710 Report
The 8710 Report includes all the flight and aircraft information needed to fill out
the FAA’s 8710 Airman Certification/Rating application.

While viewing an 8710 Report, tap the Send To icon in the top-right corner to
print or email the report as a PDF. It can then be used as a guide while filling out
the official 8710 form.

NOTE: Ensure cross-country (XC) and other times recorded in your Logbook
were logged in accordance with FAA definitions.

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6.4 14 CFR Part 61

The following reports are available to pilots training under 14 CFR Part 61.

6.4.1 Private Pilot ASEL

The Private Pilot ASEL report depicts your progress toward the FAA Private Pilot
ASEL practical exam, including Total Time, Total Flight Training, Solo, Solo
Cross-country, etc.

The report updates automatically as you complete and log flights that count
towards the Private Pilot ASEL practical exam requirements.

Private Pilot ASEL (Part 61) Report

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6.4.2 Instrument Airplane
The Instrument Airplane report depicts your progress toward an Instrument
Airplane Rating, including Total PIC Cross-Country, Actual or Simulated
Instrument Time, Actual or Simulated Flight Training, and the Instrument Cross-
Country flight.

The report updates automatically as you complete and log flights that count
toward the Instrument rating.

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6.4.3 Commercial ASEL
The Commercial ASEL report depicts your progress toward the FAA Commercial
Pilot ASEL practical exam, including Total Time, Total Flight Training, Solo, Solo
Cross-country, etc. The report updates automatically as you complete and log
flights that count towards the Commercial Pilot ASEL practical exam
requirements.

Commercial ASEL (Part 61) Report

A ForeFlight Support article at the bottom of the report provides guidance on

correctly filling out the time for certain report items marked with an asterisk (*).

Linked Support Article

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6.5 14 CFR Part 141

The following reports are available to pilots training under 14 CFR Part 141.

6.5.1 Private Pilot ASEL

The Private Pilot ASEL report depicts your progress toward the FAA Private Pilot
ASEL practical exam, including Total Time, Total Flight Training, Solo, Solo
Cross-country, etc.

The report updates automatically as you complete and log flights that count
towards the Private Pilot ASEL practical exam requirements.

Private Pilot ASEL (Part 141) Report

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6.5.2 Instrument Airplane
The Instrument Airplane report depicts your progress towards an Instrument
Airplane Rating, including Total PIC Cross-Country, Actual or Simulated
Instrument Time, Actual or Simulated Flight Training, and the Instrument Cross-
Country flight.

The report updates automatically as you complete and log flights that count
towards the Instrument rating.

Instrument Airplane (Part 141) Report

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6.5.3 Commercial ASEL
The Commercial ASEL report depicts your progress toward the FAA Commercial
Pilot ASEL practical exam, including Total Time, Total Flight Training, Solo, Solo
Cross-country, etc. The report updates automatically as you complete and log
flights that count towards the Commercial Pilot ASEL practical exam
requirements.

Commercial ASEL (Part 141) Report

A ForeFlight Support article at the bottom of the report provides guidance on

correctly filling out the time for certain report items marked with an asterisk (*).

Linked Support Article

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There are two unique types of aircraft profiles. Those that are used for flight
planning and those that are entered into your logbook.

Aircraft from logbook entries and aircraft used for flight planning are copied to
your logbook. View these aircraft profiles by tapping Logbook > Aircraft.
Logbook aircraft are not copied to More > Aircraft for flight planning purposes.

When a new aircraft profile is added for flight planning purposes, it is copied to
Logbook, but subsequent changes to the profile are not synced.

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7.1 Adding Logbook Aircraft

To add aircraft to your logbook, tap More > Logbook > Aircraft and tap the [+]
button in the upper toolbar. Aircraft can also be added while editing a logbook
entry. To add an aircraft while editing an entry, select the Aircraft field and tap
the [+] button in the upper toolbar.

Fill out the profile using the Aircraft Profile Editor. Required fields are
highlighted yellow. When done adding aircraft details, tap the Aircraft back
button in the upper toolbar.

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7.2 Aircraft Profile Editor

The aircraft in your logbook have multiple fields that are used to determine your
flight experience and currency. To edit your logbook aircraft, select More >
Logbook > Aircraft and select the desired aircraft from the list.

7.2.1 Aircraft Field Definitions

The following fields define the aircraft or simulator in Logbook.

• Aircraft ID is any combination of letters and numbers that identifies the

aircraft. The Aircraft ID is generally the aircraft’s tail number.
• Equipment Type distinguishes between an aircraft, simulator, or training
device.
• Type Code is the four-character ICAO identifier for the aircraft type. For
example, C172, PA28.
• Category/Class is a manually selected value. Choose the correct type
code for the aircraft from a list of all Category/Class options.
• Year is a manually entered four-digit value.
• Make specifies the manufacturer of the aircraft. For example, Cessna
Aircraft.
• Model specifies the model, for example, 172B Skyhawk.
• Gear Type is a manually selected value. Choose the correct gear type for
the aircraft from a list of gear type options. If you fly an aircraft that can
switch gear-type, i.e., between floats and fixed tailwheel, we recommend
creating two unique logbook aircraft with a gear type designator in the
Aircraft ID - for example, N737BG and N737BG Floats. The designator can
be a combination of numbers or letters.
• Engine Type is a manually selected value. Choose the correct engine type
for the aircraft from a list of engine type options.
• Complex specifies the aircraft is Complex when the box is checked.
• TAA specifies the aircraft is a TAA when the box is checked.
• High Performance specifies the aircraft is High Performance when the
box is checked.
• Pressurized specifies the aircraft is Pressurized when the box is checked.

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7.2.2 Missing Fields
Any aircraft that have been selected in a logbook entry but are missing important
details such as Category/Class or Gear Type are flagged with a warning symbol.
The symbol indicates the aircraft is missing details that could affect currency
reporting. The relevant missing fields are highlighted when you view the aircraft’s
details.

Aircraft with missing details that have not been added to a logbook entry will not
be flagged with a warning symbol. For best results, fill out your logbook aircraft
as accurately and completely as possible.

Aircraft with Missing Fields

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7.2.3 Associated Entries
Scroll to the bottom of an aircraft’s detail view to associated entries and total
time. Tap the associated entries row to see the full list of entries. Tap on any
individual entry to edit.

Associated Entries

7.2.4 Copying Aircraft

You can copy an aircraft in Logbook by selecting Copy near the bottom of the
aircraft configuration page.

Copy creates a new logbook aircraft with the same configuration as the original.
“Copy” is added to the aircraft name between the tail number and type code.

Copying aircraft can be useful if you make changes to an aircraft, such as

switching between wheels and floats, and want to track your hours in both gear
types.

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7.2.5 Deleting Aircraft
Aircraft in Logbook can be deleted by tapping on the aircraft to open the
configuration page and tapping Delete at the bottom of the screen.

You can also delete aircraft by swiping left on the aircraft in the list view.

Deleting an aircraft which has logbook entries associated with it will not remove
the entry from Logbook. Only the aircraft will be removed.

NOTE: If an aircraft was copied to Logbook from the Aircraft view in ForeFlight,
it can only be deleted from Logbook by deleting the profile in the Aircraft view.

Delete Warning

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Logbook allows passengers, crew, and
examiners to be added to flight entries.
Each person added to a flight entry
appears in People.

People in Logbook do not get included in

the PDF Logbook Report.

Tapping People in the Menu section near

the bottom left corner of the screen will list
all the people that have been added to
your logbook.
Logbook - People

8.1 Adding People

To add people to your logbook so that they can be selected on future flights, tap
+ near the upper right corner of the view and select how you want to add the
person.

• New Person creates a new profile from scratch.

• From Contacts imports a person from your device’s contacts and auto-fills
their name, email, and phone number if available.

NOTE: Adding People can only be done using ForeFlight Mobile.

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8.1.1 Roles
In addition to basic name and contact
information, each person can be assigned
a default role.

A person’s role appears next to their name

when you add them to the Crew and
Passengers section of a flight entry.

Passenger is the default role when creating

a new person.

Edit a person’s role by selecting them from

your list of people, tapping on their default
role, and selecting the appropriate default
role from the list.

A person can have multiple roles in your

logbook. For example, if you fly with
someone as PIC and SIC, you can edit
Logbook - People Roles
their roles on a per-flight basis. Editing
someone’s default role does not affect
previously logged flights.

8.2 Deleting People

People can be deleted from Logbook by tapping Delete at the bottom of the
Person’s view. Additionally, you can swipe left across a person’s name in the All
People view to delete them.

Deleting a person who has a logbook entry associated with them will not remove
the entry from Logbook. Only the person will be removed.

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Qualifications, accessible from the Menu
near the bottom left corner of the view,
allows you to add certificates, ratings, and
endorsements to your logbook.

Qualifications are added to PDF Logbook

Reports for exporting and sharing purposes.

To add a qualification, tap + near the upper-

right corner and select the qualification you
want to add.

NOTE: It will not be possible to add a rating until you’ve added one or more
certificates. Adding Qualifications can only be done using ForeFlight Mobile.

9.1 Certificates
Add certificates to Logbook to keep track of
your certificate numbers, issue dates,
expiration dates, and limitations.

To add a certificate, tap More > Logbook >

Qualifications > + > Certificate and select
a certificate type from the list.

Enter the details for your certificate,

include a photo if desired, tap Done when
complete.

If your certificate allows for a rating, an

option to Add Rating will be added to the
certificate’s view.

Certificate photos are excluded from the

PDF Logbook Reports.

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9.2 Ratings
Ratings are attached to certificates and can be added by tapping More >
Logbook > Qualifications > + > Rating when one or more certificates have
been logged.

You can also add a rating when adding an applicable certificate to your logbook.
Type ratings allow you to specify the aircraft designation that the rating applies
to.

Rating Types

9.2.1 Deleting Certificates and Ratings

You can delete a certificate or rating by tapping Remove Certificate/Rating at
the bottom of the Certificate or Rating windows or by swiping left across the item
you wish to delete.

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9.3 Endorsements
The Endorsement feature allows flight instructors to endorse a student’s logbook
with a digital signature. To add an endorsement, add a new Qualification and
select Endorsement from the pop-up.

9.3.1 Endorsement Lookup

Manually enter the endorsement title or use the Lookup button and select from
over 60 common endorsement types derived from AC 61-65E.

Each endorsement type auto-fills the description box with a generic description
that can be modified to include relevant information, such as specific details
about the student.

Endorsement Lookup

9.3.2 Endorsement Photos

Photos must be added before an Instructor signature is added. Once an
endorsement is signed, it is locked and cannot be edited. If you forget to add a
needed photo or photos before your Instructor signs the endorsement, you will
need to delete the Instructor’s signature to unlock the endorsement, then have
them re-sign.

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9.3.3 Endorsement Signatures
Tap Add Instructor Signature to select an instructor from the list of people in
Logbook. After verifying the instructor’s certificate number and expiration date,
the instructor can tap Sign to add a digital signature using a finger or stylus.
Signatures can be deleted by swiping left across the signature and tapping
Delete.

To delete an endorsement, tap Remove Endorsement at the bottom of the

Endorsement window or swipe left across the endorsement in the Qualifications
view and tap Delete.

Pre-Solo Flight Training Endorsement

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Instructor Tools allow flight instructors to remotely send endorsements, record
endorsements, and manage their digital signature. To enable Instructor Tools
select More > Logbook > Settings > Enable Instructor Tools.

10.1 Endorsements
Logbook Instructor Tools keep a record of past
endorsements and allow you to remotely issue
new ones. To send a remote logbook
endorsement:

1. Select Instructor Tools.

2. Select Endorsement Records.

3. Tap + near the upper right corner.

4. Select a student from your list of people

or tap + to add a new student.

5. Manually enter an endorsement title or

use the Lookup button to search from
over 60 common endorsement types
derived from AC 61-65H.

6. Specify the endorsement Issuance and

expiration date.

7. Tap any grey-formatted placeholder text

in the endorsement description to fill in
the relevant details.

8. Tap Send Endorsement.

Remote Endorsement

NOTE: CFI endorsements for Flight Review, solo flight, and additional solo
flight will be automatically filled with the appropriate expiration date according
to the date of entry.

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10.1.1 Remote Endorsement Notifications
Students who are sent an endorsement receive an in-app notification and email.

To ensure your student receives the in-app notification and email, enter the email
address associated with your student’s ForeFlight account when sending the
endorsement.

Remote endorsements appear at the top of the logbook in the Drafts & Requests
section.

If the student does not yet have a ForeFlight subscription, a PDF of the remote
endorsement will be sent to their email address.

Students should tap the endorsement to review it, then Accept to add it to their
Logbook, or Decline if something needs to be changed.

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10.1.2 Endorsement Records
All draft, pending, declined, and accepted endorsements are listed in the
Instructor Tools > Endorsement Records section.

Endorsements are grouped by expiration date with endorsements that don’t

expire at the top of the list.

Endorsement Status
Endorsements can have the following status. Accepted and Pending
endorsements are bold.

• Draft
• Pending Student Acceptance
• Declined your endorsement
• Accepted

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10.1.3 Searching Endorsements
The search bar at the top of Endorsement Records allows instructors to search
by keyword, student and date. To search by date, use one of the supported
formats:

• YYYY-MM-DD
• YYYY.MM.DD
• YYYY/MM/DD
• YYYYMMDD
Search is dynamic and will filter the summaries as you type. If no search results
are found, the summaries are not filtered. Text that matches the search is
highlighted in blue.

10.1.4 Declined Endorsements

When a student declines a remote endorsement, they are given the opportunity
to leave comments. The student’s comments are viewable in the detailed view of
the declined endorsement in the Instructor Tools > Endorsement Records.

Deleting Endorsements
Endorsements can be deleted in the Endorsement Records list view by swiping
left or by selecting Delete Endorsement Record at the bottom of the
endorsement detail view.

Deleting an endorsement only removes the endorsement from the instructor’s

account. It is not possible to remotely delete a student’s endorsement.

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10.2 Digital Signature

The Instructor Tools > Digital Signature section allows instructors to enter
their personal information, instructor certificate number, certificate expiration
date, and signature. The information from the Digital Signature section is used to
autofill logbook signatures and endorsements.

Tap Digital Signature to manage or update your instructor information.

To delete a signature, swipe left across the signature and tap Delete.

Instructor Tools - Digital

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Settings allow you to customize Logbook. To access Settings:

1. Tap More > Logbook and scroll to the Menu section at the bottom of the
navigation sidebar.
2. Tap Settings. The following settings are available to all users.

11.1 General Settings

There are three settings in the General section:

• Entry Time Format - Logbook supports three time formats. Decimal (N.N)
displays times in hours and tenths of an hour. Decimal (N.NN) displays
times in hours, tenths, and hundredths of an hour. Hours & Minutes
(HH:MM) displays times in hours and minutes.
• Draft Entry Creation - Logbook can create draft logbook entries
automatically when Track Logs are recorded or when flight plans are filed.
Enable draft logbook entries by toggling the appropriate switch. To disable
draft entries, toggle the switch off. New logbook entries can always be
created from Track Logs using the Send To button when viewing a Track
Log. If Track Logs are not recorded either manually or automatically, draft
Logbook entries will not be automatically created even when this setting is
ON.
• Enable Collapsible Sections allows the sections in the Flight Entry View
to be collapsed. Collapsible section preferences are saved between
logbook entries.

11.2 Time Settings

There are two time-based settings:

• Total Time Calculation - Logbook can automatically calculate total time

using Hobbs, tach, block, flight, or duty time. Choose how ForeFlight
automatically calculates total time using this setting.

NOTE: Logbook calculates total time using block time by default if no Hobbs or
tach times are entered and flight time is not selected.

• Autofill Settings - Logbook can automatically fill in select fields with your
flight’s total time. Select the fields to autofill with this setting.

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11.3 Field Settings

The Configure Fields setting allows hiding fields in the Entry View. Fields that
are enabled appear in every entry.

Deselecting standard fields does not delete the data entered in those fields. It
only hides the fields from view. For example, if you’ve filled out the Tach times
for all of your entries and then deselect Tach, the data you entered is not
deleted.

11.3.1 Custom Fields

Custom Fields allow you to track items that are not included in Logbook by
default. To add a custom field, tap Add Custom Field and select the type of
information you’re logging.

For example, if you’d like to log the company you fly for, you could add a custom
field and select the Text option. At the top of the pop-up, give the custom field an
appropriate name and select Done.

Each logbook entry will now have an additional text field near the bottom of the
entry where you can log the name of the company. You can delete custom fields
by tapping the Delete button at the bottom of the custom field window or by
swiping left across the custom field.

WARNING: Deleting a custom field will permanently remove all data associated
with that field from every entry. There is no way to undo the deletion or restore
the data that was removed.

11.4 Instructor Tools

The Enable Instructor Tools setting shows or hides the Instructors Tools option
in the More menu. For more information, see the Instructor Tools chapter.

11.5 Report Settings

The Include Simulators in Total Time setting adds total time logged in
simulators to the total time on the Experience Report.

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Logbook allows pilots to share logbook entries with other pilots and their friends
and family.

12.1 Sharing to Contacts

Sharing logbook entries with contacts
creates a draft logbook entry in the
recipient’s logbook, reducing duplication of
effort and the possibility of errors. Shared
logbook entries copy all fields except for
Track Logs and Flight Photos.

To share a logbook entry, tap the Send To

button at the top of the logbook entry and
select Contacts.

Select the contacts to share the entry with

by tapping their name or by manually
Sharing to Contacts
entering their email address in the Send To
search bar.

If a contact without an email address is selected, an email address will need to

be added before the entry can be shared.

Entries shared with you by others appear

in the Drafts and Requests section above
the main entries.

Tap on a draft entry to review and edit its

information. Tap Approve to add it to your
logbook or Delete to delete the entry.

A push notification is sent to your device

when the entry is shared. If push
notifications are disabled on any of your Draft Shared Entry
devices, an email will be sent.

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12.2 Share with Friends & Family

Logbook allows summaries of flights to be shared with friends and family. To
view a shared flight summary, recipients must sign into a ForeFlight account.
Shared flight summaries include an interactive map, flight details, and flight
photos.

Logbook Flight Summary

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Sharing a flight summary creates a hyperlink
that can be shared via email, text message,
AirDrop, iOS app, or social media.

To share a flight summary, tap Send to >

Share. Using the iOS share pop-up menu,
select your preferred method for sharing.

If a method of sharing is not available, select

Edit Actions… and enable the desired
sharing option.

Sharing a flight summary creates a link

between the entry and the summary. Any
changes made to the entry are also reflected
in the summary.

Summaries cannot be unlinked from their

respective entries. Summaries can only be
deleted by deleting the original entry. Flight Summary Sharing
Options

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ForeFlight Web allows pilots to add logbook entries, generate logbook reports,
manage logbook aircraft, and import or export digital logbooks.

Logbook on the Web

13.1 Viewing Entries

Logbook entries are grouped by month, with
the latest entries listed at the top. Entries
can be filtered by date, tail number,
destination, and departure using the search
bar above the entries.

To search by date, enter the month and date

using numerical values separated with a
slash, for example, 9/16.

Selecting an entry highlights the entry in

blue and displays the entry’s details in the
logbook entry editor.

List of Logbook Entries

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13.2 Logbook Entry Editor

Logbook entries are viewed and edited using the logbook editor. The editor is
organized into eleven sections when all fields are enabled. Logbook fields can
be edited on the Settings page.

When creating a new logbook entry, all fields are blank except for the date field,
which is populated with the current date. Logbook entries created in both
ForeFlight Web and ForeFlight Mobile are able to be viewed and edited with the
Logbook on the Web editor.

ForeFlight Web - Logbook Editor

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13.2.1 Logbook Entry
The logbook entry section contains the following ten fields:

• Date is automatically populated when creating a new entry. The date can
be manually edited using the YYYY-MM-DD format or by using the date
selector.
• Aircraft contains a drop-down menu of your logbook aircraft. The search
bar at the top of the menu can be used to quickly locate the correct
aircraft. New aircraft can be added to your logbook using the Add Aircraft
button at the bottom of the list.
• Departure supports any combination of numbers, letters, and special
characters. Entering the departure airport’s ICAO identifier is the
recommended technique.
• Destination supports any combination of numbers, letters, and special
characters. Entering the destination airport’s ICAO identifier is the
recommended technique.
• Total Time is a manually entered value.
• PIC is a manually entered value.
• SIC is a manually entered value.
• Night is a manually entered value.
• Solo is a manually entered value.
• Cross Country is a manually entered value.
When total time is entered, the USE button appears, allowing the time fields to
be quickly populated with total time.

Logbook Entry Fields

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13.2.2 Takeoffs & Landings
The Takeoffs & Landings section contains five manually entered fields:

• Day Takeoffs supports whole number entries.

• Day Landings Full Stop supports whole number entries.
• Night Takeoffs supports whole number entries.
• Night Landings Full Stop supports whole number entries.
• All Landings supports whole number entries. Touch and go landings can
be logged under the All Landings field.
13.2.3 Instrument
The Instrument section supports the following formats:

Instrument
• Actual Instrument supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.
• Simulated Instrument supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.
• Holds supports any whole number.
Approaches
• Airport supports any combination of numbers and letters. If an ICAO
airport identifier is entered, Logbook will display all available approaches
for that airport at the top of the Approach Field list.
• Approach contains a drop-down list of instrument approach types.
• Runway supports any combination of numbers and letters. This field is
automatically populated when an approach to a specific runway is
selected.
• Circle to Land is a checkbox indicating if circling to land was performed.
• Comments supports any number of letters, numbers, and special
characters.

Instrument Entry Fields

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13.2.4 Training
The Training section is used for logging time and events related to flight and
ground training.

• Dual Given supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.

• Dual Received supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.
• Simulated Flight supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.
• Ground Training supports numbers to one degree of accuracy.
• Flight Review indicates a flight review was conducted, and thus currency
should be reset. The Flight Review currency checkbox is equivalent to the
Flight Review tag in ForeFlight Mobile.
• IPC indicates an instrument proficiency check was conducted, and thus
instrument currency should be reset. The IPC checkbox is equivalent to
the IPC tag in ForeFlight Mobile.
• Checkride indicates a checkride was conducted, and thus currency should
be reset.
• FAA 61.58 indicates a pilot-in-command proficiency check was conducted
in accordance with CFR 14 §61.58 and currency should be reset.
• NVG Proficiency indicates an NVG proficiency check was conducted and
NVG currency should be reset.

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13.2.5 Route & Distance
The Route and Distance fields are manually entered fields. Enter airports,
navaids, or waypoints in the route field separated by a space.

Logbook determines the straight line distance between waypoints and provides a
USE button to quickly enter the route distance.

Route Field with Airport, NAVAID, and Waypoint Entered

13.2.6 Start & End

The Start & End section is used for logging aircraft, flight, duty start, and duty
end times. Start & End fields can be revealed by selecting Settings > Configure
Fields.

• Hobbs start and end fields are manually entered values. When creating a
new logbook entry, Logbook on the Web does not automatically populate
the Hobbs Start time with the Hobbs End time from the previous flight.
Hobbs times are not included in the PDF Logbook Report.
• Tach start and end fields are manually entered values. When creating a
new flight, Logbook on the Web does not automatically populate the Tach
Start time with the Tach End time from the previous flight. Tach Start and
End times are not included in the PDF Logbook Report.
• Out/Off/On/In fields are manually entered time values. Use of the 24-hour
time format is recommended. Out/Off/On/In fields are not included in the
PDF Logbook Report.
• Duty on and off fields are manually entered time values. Use of the 24-
hour time format is recommended. Duty times are not included in the PDF
Logbook Report.

NOTE: Logbook on the Web does not automatically calculate total time using
start and end times.

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13.2.7 Night Vision Goggles
The NVG field is used to track the amount of time flown under NVG. Manually
enter time in the NVG field or tap the USE button to auto-fill the Total Time. NVG
time and operations appear on the PDF Logbook and Experience Reports.

NVG Operations
The NVG Operations field is used to determine NVG currency as defined in
CFR14 §61.57(f). NVG operations are included in the PDF Logbook and
Experience Reports.

Night Vision Goggles - Logbook on the Web

13.2.8 Crew & Passengers

Crew & Passengers allows you to specify the personnel that were on board your
flight. To add someone to your flight:

1. Select + Add New Crew/Passenger.

2. Use the dropdown to select a person. To add new people to your logbook,
you must use ForeFlight Mobile.
3. Use the dropdown to assign the person a role for the flight.
After a person has been added to your flight, use the Delete button to remove
them from the flight if desired.

Crew & Passengers - Logbook on the Web

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13.2.9 Flight Photos
Flight photos allows you to attach images to your logbook entries. Flight photos
are synced between devices and Logbook on the Web.

Drag and drop image files from your computer to attach photos or use the
browse option to select images from your computer’s file system.

Photos attached to a Logbook Entry

13.2.10 Comments
The comments field supports numbers, letters, special characters, and emojis.
Comments entered in this field are copied to the Additional Comments and
Remarks column of the PDF Logbook Report.

Comment with Letters, Numbers, Special Characters, and Emojis

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13.3 Drafts & Requests

Draft entries are logbook entries that are automatically created when specific
actions occur. You can enable draft logbook entries using the ForeFlight Mobile
app for Track Log recordings and filed flight plans.

Requests occur when someone shares a flight with you. Draft Entries can be
found on the web by clicking Drafts & Requests in the top toolbar. A red
notification bubble indicates how many drafts and requests are awaiting review.

Drafts entries and their times are not included in the main entry section and do
not count towards your currency until you Approve them. Once approved, draft
logbook entries are added to your logbook.

Drafts & Requests - Logbook on the Web

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13.3.1 Enabling Draft Entries
To enable draft logbook entries, open ForeFlight Mobile and select More >
Logbook > Settings > Draft Entry Creation and enable Track Log, Filed
Flight Plan, or both.

Once a draft entry is created, either by filing a flight plan with ForeFlight Mobile
or by recording a Track Log, ForeFlight Sync will add the draft entry to Logbook
on the Web.

13.3.2 Approving Draft Entries

To approve a draft logbook entry on the web, select the flight from the list of
Drafts & Requests. Review each field in the draft entry and make the necessary
edits. Once all edits are complete, tap Approve to add the flight to your logbook.

To remove the flight from Drafts & Requests without adding it to your logbook,
tap on the draft entry and select Delete.

NOTE: After approving a Draft logbook entry, it’s possible to select the entry
from your list of flights to make edits or to delete the entry.

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13.4 Reports on ForeFlight Web

Logbook on the Web allows you to view, edit, and export select logbook reports.

13.4.1 Generating Reports in ForeFlight Web

To generate a report on ForeFlight Web, follow these steps:

1. In the ForeFlight Web sidebar, click Logbook.

2. On the Logbook window, click the Reports tab at the top of the screen.
This generates the Experience Report by default.

3. To generate a different report, click to expand the Report drop-down menu

and select one of the other options. All available report types in ForeFlight
Web are described in the next section.

Click here for information on Generating Reports in ForeFlight Mobile.

Generating
Report

Filtering Date
Range

Generating and Filtering Reports

13.4.2 Filtering Reports in ForeFlight Web

The Complete Logbook Report (2-Page), Condensed Logbook Report (1-Page),
and Experience Report can be filtered to display logbook entries of a certain
date range. To do so, generate a report and edit the Date Range, Starting Date,
and/or Ending Date fields at the top of the page.

13.4.3 Types of Reports in ForeFlight Web

Click here to see the list of available Reports, which is the same for both
ForeFlight Mobile and ForeFlight Web.

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13.5 Logbook Aircraft

The aircraft in your logbook are used to log flight experience and keep track of
currency. All of the aircraft in your logbook with one entry or more are listed on
the left side of the screen. Click any aircraft to view the aircraft’s details in the
editor. Search for aircraft using the search bar at the top of the list.

To add additional aircraft to your logbook, select Add Aircraft and complete the
aircraft details as thoroughly as possible. Aircraft can also be added to your
logbook by selecting the aircraft field within a logbook entry and selecting Add
Aircraft.

Aircraft added to Logbook are not added to your aircraft profiles for flight
planning purposes. Aircraft that you use for flight planning purposes are
available when adding logbook entries. However, they will not appear in your list
of logbook aircraft until they have logged one or more flights.

Logbook Aircraft on the Web

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13.5.1 Aircraft Field Definitions
The following fields are used to define aircraft or simulators in Logbook.

• Aircraft ID is any combination of letters and numbers that identifies the

aircraft. The Aircraft ID is generally the aircraft’s tail number.
• Equipment Type distinguishes between an aircraft, simulator, or training
device.
• Type Code is the four-character ICAO identifier for the aircraft type. For
example, C172, PA28.
• Category/Class is a manually selected value. Choose the correct type
code for the aircraft from a list of all Category/Class options.
• Year is a manually entered four-digit value.
• Make specifies the manufacturer of the aircraft. For example, Cessna
Aircraft.
• Model specifies the model, for example, 172B Skyhawk.
• Gear Type is a manually selected value. Choose the correct gear type for
the aircraft from a list of gear type options. If you fly an aircraft that can
switch gear-type, i.e., between floats and fixed tailwheel, we recommend
creating two unique logbook aircraft with a gear type designator in the
Aircraft ID - for example, N737BG and N737BG Floats. The designator can
be a combination of numbers or letters.
• Engine Type is a manually selected value. Choose the correct engine type
for the aircraft from a list of engine type options.
• Complex specifies the aircraft is Complex when the box is checked.
• TAA specifies the aircraft is a TAA when the box is checked.
• High Performance specifies the aircraft is High Performance when the
box is checked.
• Pressurized specifies the aircraft is Pressurized when the box is checked.

Logbook Aircraft Checkboxes

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13.5.2 Missing Fields
Aircraft that have been selected in a logbook
entry but are missing important details, such
as Gear Type, are flagged with a warning
symbol to indicate they are missing details
that could affect currency reporting.

The relevant missing fields are highlighted

when you view the aircraft’s details.

Aircraft with missing details that have not

been added to a logbook entry will not be
included in the list of logbook aircraft and thus
will not be flagged with a warning symbol. For
best results, fill out your logbook aircraft as
accurately and completely as possible.
Aircraft with Missing Fields
13.5.3 Copying Aircraft
You can copy an aircraft in Logbook by selecting near the bottom of the
screen. Copy creates a new logbook aircraft with the same configuration as the
original. “Copy” is appended to the aircraft ID. Copying aircraft can be useful if
you make changes to an aircraft, such as switching between wheels and floats,
and want to track your hours in both gear types.

13.5.4 Deleting Aircraft

Aircraft in Logbook can be deleted by selecting Delete at the bottom of the
screen. Deleting an aircraft that has logbook entries associated with it will not
remove the entry from logbook. Only the aircraft will be removed.

Logbook Aircraft Delete Confirmation

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13.6 Settings
Settings on the web allow you to adjust the entry time format and available
fields.

Logbook on the Web Settings

Entry Time Format allows you to select between the Decimal (N.N), (N.NN), and
Hours & Minutes (HH:MM) time format. When toggling between the three
formats, all previous entries are automatically converted to the appropriate
format. New entries must be made using the selected time format.

Configure Fields that are selected (blue checkmark) will appear in every entry.
Fields that are not selected will not appear in any entry. This feature allows you
to condense your entries by removing fields you don’t need to track.

Deselecting standard fields does not delete the data entered in those fields, it
only hides the fields from view. For example, if you’ve filled out the Tach times
for all of your entries and then deselect Tach, the data you entered is not
deleted.

13.6.1 Custom Fields

Add New Field allows you to track items that are not included in the logbook by
default. To add a custom field, select Add New Field. Provide a name for the
custom field and select the type of information you’re logging.

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Custom Field Example
If you’d like to log time flown in a particular region, you can add a custom field to
do so. Add a custom field from the Settings view and select the appropriate field
type. In this example, a toggle field allows us to indicate when flights are
conducted in New England. If only a portion of the flight was conducted in the
region and we wanted to capture that information, we could elect to use the hour
type.

Adding a Custom Field

You can delete custom fields by selecting . Deleting a custom field

permanently removes all data associated with the field. Once a custom field has
been deleted, it’s not possible to restore the data.

Custom Field Delete Confirmation

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13.7 Import
Digital logbooks can be imported via Logbook on the Web. For more information,
see the Getting Started chapter of this guide.

Logbook Import

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13.8 Export
To export your logbook as a digital CSV file, select Logbook > Export. Logbook
will gather all of your logbook data, excluding the items listed below, and compile
the information in a CSV file. The file can then be edited with a spreadsheet
program such as Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Sheets.

The exported file has the same format as the ForeFlight Logbook template and
includes custom fields. The exported file is downloaded as logbook.csv with the
export date appended to the name.

13.8.1 Logbook Export Exclusion List

The following items are excluded from the logbook export.

• Flight Photos
• Aircraft Photos
• Track Logs
• Endorsements
• Signatures
• Ratings
• Certificates
Editing the Logbook CSV File
Some pilots may prefer to export their logbook to make edits with a spreadsheet
program. While ForeFlight does not explicitly discourage this practice, please
note imported logbooks are appended to the current logbook, and as a result,
duplicate entries may occur.

If exporting a CSV file to make edits, it will be necessary to Reset Logbook prior
to importing the edited file to avoid duplicate entries. Logbook reset deletes all
logbook entries, including aircraft, people, certificates, signatures, pictures, and
endorsements.

Since many of these items are not included in the logbook export, some data
loss is possible when using a spreadsheet editor to manage your logbook.
Exporting or printing an Experience Report is the recommended practice for
saving endorsements, certificates, and ratings.

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13.9 Logbook Reset

Resetting Logbook permanently deletes all logbook entries, including aircraft,
people, certificates, signatures, pictures, and endorsements. Ensuring logbook
data is saved somewhere else before confirming you want to reset is highly
recommended.

Reset Removes all Logbook Information

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Version Date Change Summary
16.2 February 2024 Student comments are visible to the instructor in
the signature request.
16.1 January 2024 Added decimal (N.NN) time entry format.
15.10 October 2023 Updated to reflect that all Logbook reports are
generated on the web.
15.9 September 2023 Added advanced logbook filtering by categories.
15.5 May 2023 • Associate multiple track logs with a single
logbook entry.
• Added additional Roles for People.
• Logbook import adds support for HH:MM
format.
• Added Track Log details to the Logbook
Guide.
• Various style and content updates.
14.0 January 2022 Major guide revision of design and content
11.10 December 2019 Added Track Logs association with a Logbook
entry
11.9 October 2019 • Added Autofill for certain Logbook fields
based on a flight’s Total Time
• Added option to enable auto-fill for custom
fields
• Added new Logbook setting, “Total time
Calculation”
11.6 July 2019 • Added automatic calculation of Night Time
and Night Landings
• Added Logbook Instructor Tools to manage
certificate information, and issue remote
endorsements to students
11.4 May 2019 • Added Smart Logbook Photos
• Added Night Vision Goggle currency
tracking
11.1 February 2019 Added draft Logbook entry creation from Filed
Flight Plans or Track Logs

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Version Date Change Summary
11.0 January 2019 • Added logbook search for entries using
entry comments, tags, and aircraft
equipment type
• Added option to see flights by person
10.6 December 2018 Added logged simulator time in Logbook
Experience Reports for simulated aircraft and
flights
10.5 November 2018 Added interactive Aeronautical layer map with
logbook entries
10.4.3 October 2018 Added support for flight simulators (FSS, FTD,
BATD, and AATD)
10.3 August 2018 Added Logbook entries and Track Log
association
10.2 July 2018 • Added a jet endorsement in Qualifications
• Added jet currency tracking
9.6 March 2018 Added Time Out, Time Off, Time On, Time In
fields in Logbook entries
9.3 September 2017 Added Next Entry button for multi-leg trip
9.2 July 2017 • Added Condensed (1-page layout) and
Complete (2-page layout) PDF
• Added Printable logbook reports
9.0 March 2017 Initial guide publication

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