Introducing the Finest Electronic Logbook Around
Sporty's has been searching for a quality, easy to use electronic logbook for over 10 years. With Logbook Pro, we have finally found what we were looking for.
Here are a few reasons why it’s the best…
•Logbook Pro has the easiest most understandable format around.
•There are over 60 different reports available; or design your own.
•Reminders to keep you current and up-to-date (IFR, night, etc.).
•There are multiple versions available for different needs.
•FAR 121 and FAR 135 Time Summaries (Color Coded for Alerts).
Free Demos
Logbook Pro PC: click here
Logbook Pro Palm Companion: click here
Logbook Pro Pocket PC Companion: click here
Logbook Pro is designed to provide the aviation community a flexible and easy solution to log flight records, from certificates and ratings, to medicals and flight reviews, to actual flight data. Logbook Pro uses high-performance Windows development technology from Microsoft to enable a solid, secure, and reliable software for the end user. Flexibility is built in allowing the user to customize Logbook Pro to suit their specific needs and regulations requirements. A powerful currency editor is included allowing the user to build any currency requirement required by regulations, world-wide. Installation of Logbook Pro is straight-forward using the latest installer technology which is non-invasive on the Windows OS platform and includes full uninstall support without breaking other applications already installed.
Automation is built in by keeping aircraft configuration separate from data entry. By setting characteristics to the aircraft configuration, Logbook Pro does not require or recommend aircraft specific information, such as Airplane Single-Engine Land information be logged with a flight entry itself. When Logbook Pro produces reports and data analysis output, it will reference the Duration value for the flight entry, take the Aircraft Type entered and pull the aircraft specifics configured and provide all the pertinent output from this technique. This minimizes data entry and reduces the margin for errors. Auto fill is also a system included whereas the user configures each aircraft type to auto-copy the Duration value to target fields, thus minimizing data entry time for fixed entry parameters. For example, if flying a Boeing 777, and configured appropriately, when entering the Duration, the Cross-Country, PIC, and other fields, as designated, can be automatically entered.
Error checking is performed in two stages; 1) at the time of data entry, and 2) when commanded by the user to conduct an error analysis of the flight log data. Error checking ensures entries are in accordance with common data entry parameters, such as PIC, SIC, etc. not exceeding that of Duration for a specific flight. Logbook Pro will flag a warning to the user to correct the error, both at data entry, when data is committed, as well as during a manual scan.
Professional output is as important as accurate input. Logbook Pro provides over 60 reports, including ones replicating the Jeppesen traditional paper logbook and numerous data analysis and formatted outputs. Logbook Pro provides flexibility through custom report template designers and a report combiner where the user can select various reports to combine into one output presentation.
Data Analysis is one of the most important pieces of an aviation logbook in allowing the user to extract data for various requirements. Logbook Pro provides interactive graphs for visual data analysis, the Logbook Pro Explorer for a single area view of the logbook, and the powerful pivot-table style system "The Analyzer." Military pilots pursuing civilian jobs can take advantage of the conversion utility often allowed for interviews compensating military for different flight logging requirements. All analysis methods allow for data capture in both the ability to print as well as export to image and other database recognizable formats for maximum flexibility.
FAR 121 & FAR 135 Time Calculations, included with the Professional and Enterprise Editions allow click of the mouse checks of FAR 121 & FAR 135 time limit summaries. Take the pain out of ensuring compliance with complex FAR regulations such as time limitations of FAR 121 and FAR 135 operations. View time limitations and status information in an instant by a single click of the mouse or print out the color coded status reports for both FAR 121 and FAR 135 operations. Logbook Pro PDA Companions sync’ing with the Professional or Enterprise Editions also present the FAR 121 and FAR 135 limitations within the “Lookback” report available on the PDA Companion. Keep your time limits readily available with your PDA Companion while on a trip. Logbook Pro is the answer to your corporate time limit compliance.
Documentation is thorough and organized to allow the user to become familiar with the software via a quick-start and also with in depth coverage of the software including the PDA Companion devices. Tutorials are provided with the Logbook Pro Computer Based Training (CBT) Video Tutorials, containing over 3 1/2 hours of video and audio training of the products.
How To Order
You will be given a link to download the program during checkout. An unlock code will be emailed separately within one business day. Please choose a version and type below and add to basket to order.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
Price Guarantee
Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price.
Same Day Shipping
We're proud to offer the fastest service of anyone in the mail order business. If you phone, fax or order over the Internet today before 4:00 P.M. Eastern, weekdays it will be on its way this afternoon. Mail orders ship the same day we receive them. In an effort to ensure your package will be there when you want it, we have created an easy-to-understand delivery map for you. Please use the delivery map to estimate the number of business days to ship to your home or business by standard surface delivery. As a precaution, you may want to allow an extra day for delivery to assure that your package arrives on time. Running short of time? Ask about our One/Two Day Express Shipping Service. Some of our larger products are shipped pre-paid motor freight from Sporty's and require longer delivery times. Please allow one to two weeks for those products. Engraved and Embroidered items will ship in two days in most instances.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
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October 7, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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May 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The software allows you to track all of the required catagories and even insert your own customized ones if desired. The reports are very handy and the export to Excel feature is nice.
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The user interface is a little basic considering the cost. The charts, while handy, aren't customizable as I would like. Also, it takes a while to learn.
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Overall I would say that it's a good electronic logbook. It does what you need it for and that's track time. The GUI is a little primative and I'd have to say that it's a tad overpriced.
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March 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 11, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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January 13, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very capable system with a lot of potential.
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Not very intuitive. Takes a bit to learn its features and functions. Not very forgiving. Has required two re-istallations so far.
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December 26, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good documenting and backup of hours and ratings. Great reports.
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Complementary logbook and paper products very expensive.
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December 11, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Nice program keeps everything in check.
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A little hard to use at first, but with a little time you will have the program mastered, Customer service from the software company through e-mail only !
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November 19, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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marginally reasonably priced.
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software was more complicated than expected. software sorely needs to have a short quick reference guide/manual to assist set up and familiarity with the product. it seemed more designed to let the buyer figure it out instead of supplying useful reference information. the two main pilot logbook page configurations of the software, don't seem to be compatible. i had expected a better developed software product.
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November 11, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I am very pleased with my Logbook Pro program. Back 20 years ago, when computers were starting to become easily accessible, I started playing with spread sheets to use as a logbook. Being a nurd to some extent, and a poor penman, I figured there had to be an easy solution to the logbook delimma. There is also the old, "I went away for a three month job and forgot to bring my logbook with me." situation. Catching up got to be a hassel and a surefire way to get writers cramp.
With this program, I now have my logbook with me even in the camps that I stay in in the summer. In Alaska, it is not unusual to be on a job for 3 months during the season. Every pilot I know now carries a computer with him as even most of the tent camps have internet access. It is essential for flight reports to the home office. Because of the need to carry a computer, it is always available. Because of this, flight times can be entered and printed off later for a permanent record.
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The only draw-back that I have noticed is the complete logbook, is oriented to fixed wing type aircraft with helicopters relagated as an afterthougt. This is common to all logbooks. By doing this, sections specific to Helicopters, i.e. external loads. With a normal handwritten logbook, this makes a messy document. Luckily, with the Logbook Pro, you can add these flights to your totals. So even the drawbacks has been solved with this logbook.
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October 31, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 21, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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September 13, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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A good way to get quick reports
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Inputting data is AWFUL! The software publisher must not have tried entering several line items into the logbook at the same time. This was most cumbersome. If I had more space, I would explain how horrible a few fields were to enter.
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September 12, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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It seems really complicated to use at first but with a little practice it gets to be really easy. I enjoy it and the extra things like graphs, reports, filters.
You can split up and see the total hours in aircraft type, N number, etc.
I looked at a lot of electronic logbooks that were a lot cheaper, but this one is worth the extra money if you want to go electronic. It is my plan to have both electronic and paper copies, that way I always have a backup. There are many options, you can set your logbook up the way you want it!
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It does take a while to set up, but take the time and set it up the way you want it. It seems to be taking me forever to enter each of my individual flights. (but at least it is so much easier to see details )
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It does take a while to catch up previous flights, but it is worth it. If you are wanting to go digital hurry and choose the logbook that is right for you, the longer you wait the more you will have to catch up.
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September 4, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Software sometimes locks up my computer.
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September 4, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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pretty good - its not hard to use if you go to the spreadsheet screen.
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would like to be able to set up fixed gear vs retracr on the spreadsheet only because of ins requirements.
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August 12, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great product. I like all the features
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Wow don't go to logbook pro's web site looking for anything. this company is almost arrogant with their obscene pricing.
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July 13, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Once you figure it out, it is very easy to use but there is a learning curve at first.
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Takes some time to learn all of the functions and how to get it to sort out your flight times.
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Overall, I love this product, especially when I am filling out applications. Once I got all 3 of my logbooks entered, which took quite some time, it is easy to keep it up. A must have for any professional pilot. Hint: start with it when you first decide to fly professionally, then it is easier once you get a few logbooks under your belt.
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July 11, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 2, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Probably a good tool for the pros.
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Non- commercial pilots don't need all of the features.
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I could have just as easliy created an EXCEL spreadsheet or an Access database to track and report the data I'm interested in.
