Digital Pilot Logbook

CaptainVFR includes a comprehensive digital pilot logbook that helps you maintain accurate flight records, track your hours, and prepare for official logbook entries.

Automatic Flight Import

One-Click Logbook Entry

• Import from Flight Logs: Convert recorded flights into logbook entries instantly
• Pre-filled Data: Automatically populates departure/arrival airports, times, and flight duration
• Smart Airport Detection: Identifies takeoff and landing airports within 5km radius
• Flight Path Integration: Links to actual GPS track for reference

Automated Calculations

• Block Time: Calculated from first movement to final stop
• Flight Time: Actual airborne time detection
• Day/Night Hours: Automatic calculation based on sunrise/sunset
• Cross-Country Detection: Based on distance from departure point

Comprehensive Entry Management

Essential Flight Information

• Date and Times:
  • Flight date
  • Departure and arrival times
  • Block time and flight time
• Route Information:
  • Departure airport (ICAO/IATA)
  • Arrival airport (ICAO/IATA)
  • Route of flight
  • Distance flown
• Aircraft Details:
  • Aircraft registration
  • Aircraft type and model
  • Single/Multi-engine designation

Pilot Time Categories

• Function Times:
  • Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • Second in Command (SIC)
  • Dual received
  • Dual given (CFI)
  • Solo time
• Condition of Flight:
  • Day hours
  • Night hours
  • Actual instrument
  • Simulated instrument
  • Cross-country time

Additional Logging

• Takeoffs and Landings:
  • Day landings
  • Night landings
  • Full stop landings
  • Touch and go count
• Approaches:
  • Instrument approaches by type
  • Holds performed
  • Navigation aid usage
• Remarks Section:
  • Flight conditions
  • Training objectives
  • Notable events
  • Personal notes

Digital Convenience

Quick Entry Features

• Recent Aircraft List: Quick selection from frequently used aircraft
• Airport Database: Auto-complete for airport codes
• Time Calculations: Automatic duration calculations
• Template Flights: Save common routes as templates

Data Validation

• Time Consistency: Ensures arrival after departure
• Hours Validation: Checks that partial times don’t exceed total
• Required Fields: Enforces minimum logbook requirements
• Duplicate Detection: Warns about potential duplicate entries

Export and Backup

Export Formats

• PDF Logbook Pages:
  • Traditional logbook format
  • Customizable layouts
  • Official appearance for presentations
• CSV Export:
  • For spreadsheet analysis
  • Import to other logbook software
  • Custom reporting
• Digital Formats:
  • Compatible with popular e-logbook apps
  • Standard aviation data formats
  • API integration options

Analytics and Insights

Hours Summary

• Total Time Tracking:
  • Grand total hours
  • Last 30/60/90 days
  • Year-to-date totals
  • Custom date ranges

The CaptainVFR digital logbook provides pilots with a modern, efficient way to maintain their flight records while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and making it easy to track progress toward ratings and certificates.