Online Vs Paper Logbooks

There is an extensive debate raging amongst pilots, which is better the old fashion way, recording all your flights by hand in a 'paper' logbook or the 'modern' way on some online source.

I think that this argument could revolve around the fact that some older pilot don't trust computers. I have also heard one person talk about how cool it is to have a bookshelf full of your last 25 years of flying history (I wish, I am still trying to fill up my first logbook!). But I figure why not do both? One of the things that they say with flying is you should always have a backup, what ever that may be. So why not have a back up logbook?

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What I do is still keep a paper logbook, more for sentimental value, and then keep an online logbook as well.

My online logbook is with zululog.com, its free and really easy to use, but still gives you all the entry options that you would have in a paper logbook. There are also other online logbooks, some that you can even get on your iPhone! I have also heard of pilot just recording their flight in Microsoft Excel.

I guess in the end the choice is up to you!

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