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Pilot Logbooks

How to fill out a pilot logbook: step-by-step guide

A logbook looks complicated until someone explains what each column is for, and then it looks obvious. Much of the confusion in a new pilot's first hund…

Jun 20, 2026
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How to track pilot recency and currency automatically

Recency sits underneath your licence and your medical, and unlike either of those it can lapse without warning. A licence carries a printed expiry. A me…

Jun 11, 2026
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How to prepare your pilot Logbook for airline interviews

Your hours are not all that is under review when you sit down for an airline interview. The logbook that holds those hours is read too, and an unprepare…

Jun 9, 2026
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CA-39 rejected: five mistakes that get a DGCA logbook declaration sent back

Most CA-39 rejections are not about missing hours. Here are the five DGCA logbook declaration mistakes that trigger a deficiency notice, and how to fix each one.

Jun 9, 2026
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EASA to GCAA conversion: pilot logbook requirements

Moving from a European operator to a Gulf carrier is mostly about the things you expect: the type rating, the line training, the move itself. The part t…

Jun 6, 2026
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MCC Pilot Log to Wingman: Complete migration guide

Pilots who chose MCC Pilot Log or CrewLounge PilotLog had good reasons at the time. Both apps have been around long enough to build genuine user bases, …

Jun 2, 2026
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Pilot Logbook App Discontinued? Protect Your Data

A logbook is one of the few records a pilot carries across an entire career. It outlasts type ratings, base changes, and even the airline you happen to …

May 30, 2026
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DGCA ATPL eligibility: hour requirements and the 2026 eGCA auto-update

DGCA ATPL eligibility explained: the hour minimums, how the 2026 eGCA auto-update reads your data, common failure modes, and how to prepare your records.

May 26, 2026
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LogTen vs Wingman vs ForeFlight Logbook Compared

If you are evaluating a digital logbook in 2026, three names come up more than any others: LogTen Pro, Wingman, and ForeFlight Logbook. They are all cre…

May 25, 2026
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How to choose a pilot logbook: a five-question framework for your regulator and airline

How to choose a pilot logbook that fits your regulator, airline roster, devices, and career stage. A five-question framework, plus a fit comparison of leading apps.

May 22, 2026
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Why Airline Pilots Are Moving Away From Manual Logging

It is 23:40 local. You are in a hotel room in Frankfurt at the end of a six-day pattern, fourteen sectors flown across two type ratings, three time zone…

May 20, 2026
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The iOS-only pilot logbook problem in 2026

A decade ago, building an iOS-only pilot logbook made sense. The iPad was the cockpit tablet of choice in North America, pilots paid a premium for hardw…

May 20, 2026
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How to Switch From LogTen Pro to Wingman Without Losing Data

Switching from LogTen Pro to Wingman without losing years of flight history. A step-by-step guide to migrating your logbook data safely and keeping every record.

Mar 24, 2026
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DGCA pilot logbook app in 2026: keep your hours in sync with eGCA

A 2026 guide to choosing a DGCA pilot logbook app: eGCA eLogbook upload, CA-39 export, roster import, and how Wingman compares with other logbook apps.

Mar 24, 2026
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ForeFlight Logbook vs Wingman: what Android pilots and budget-conscious crews need to know

ForeFlight Logbook vs Wingman compared for Android and international airline pilots: roster import, authority exports, pricing and which logbook fits you.

Mar 23, 2026
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RosterBuster Logbook vs Wingman: Which Is Better for Airline Pilots in 2026?

RosterBuster Logbook vs Wingman: an evidence-based comparison of features, pricing, reviews and airline coverage to find the better logbook for pilots in 2026.

Mar 20, 2026
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The Best LogTen Pro Alternative in 2026: Why Pilots Are Switching to Wingman

Looking for a LogTen Pro alternative in 2026? See why pilots switch to Wingman for automatic roster import, no manual entry, and logging on iOS, Android and web.

Mar 14, 2026
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Best digital pilot logbook apps in 2026: a practical comparison

Compare the best digital pilot logbook apps for 2026 on platform, price, regulator exports, and roster import: Wingman, LogTen Pro, MyFlightbook, and more.

Feb 14, 2026
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Are electronic pilot logbooks legal under FAA and EASA rules

Are electronic pilot logbooks legal under FAA and EASA rules? A clear guide to 14 CFR 61.51, Part-FCL FCL.050, electronic signatures, and national differences.

Aug 21, 2025
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The Ultimate Middle East Pilot Logbook Guide: From First Flight to ATPL Renewal

For every pilot in the Middle East, the journey from the first take-off to renewing an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) hinges on one essential to…

Aug 10, 2025
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Top 5 Best Electronic Pilot Logbook Apps for 2025: Features, Pricing, Integrations, Pros and Cons Compared

Most aviation authorities today allow digital records — provided they’re accurate, secure, and printable on request. In the United States, pilots must m…

Aug 2, 2025
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How to log multi-sector flights and multi-crew time: a guide for Indian and UAE airline pilots

How to log multi-sector flights and multi-crew or ULR time line by line, with DGCA and GCAA rules for Indian and UAE airline pilots. Follow the steps.

Aug 2, 2025
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Paper vs Digital Pilot Logbook in 2025: Which One Should You Choose and Why?

A digital pilot logbook is an app or web-based tool that enables pilots to record, organize, and export flight hours electronically. Unlike traditional …

Jul 3, 2025