Photocopy your log book

[JG3]

A couple of months ago I reminded everyone to periodically photocopy their log books in case of loss. Well, I'm sure glad that I did, cause I seem to have lost my Pilot's Log! Can't find it since we got back from the Centre trip. Hopefully it's just mislaid somewhere, but been through all the camping gear and corners of the aircraft, etc....

 

So, another very strong reminder to make copies.......

 

JG

 

 

[dazza 38]

That was very good advice you gave us John a few months back.I hope you find you book.

 

 

[Yenn]

I keep a copy on the computer For Pilots log Book.

 

 

[eightyknots]

A couple of months ago I reminded everyone to periodically photocopy their log books in case of loss. JG

Interesting, I'm starting PPL flying lessons next month and while talking to the CFI yesterday, she said something very similar. Apparently many people lose their log, never to be found again. A large percentage have no photocopy of their flying record.

 

I hope you'll find it in the corner of your hangar somewhere, John!

 

 

[Owi]

Sorry if this sounds like a daft question...

 

Why not just carry a set of photocopies of your logbook pages (including room for new entries) and fill that up. Then, periodically transfer the new records to your master book which you can leave in the home hangar, safe? This will save on weight and bulk too. Or is this not allowed?

 

Cheers,

 

 

[Tomo]

Hey JG, no I didn't steal it the other day.........

 

Talking about log books, I left mine at my Uncle's place over the weekend

 

 

[Guest Crezzi]

Sorry if this sounds like a daft question...Why not just carry a set of photocopies of your logbook pages (including room for new entries) and fill that up. Then, periodically transfer the new records to your master book which you can leave in the home hangar, safe? This will save on weight and bulk too. Or is this not allowed?

 

Cheers,

There's no legal requirement to carry your logbook on flights - I just make a note of the flight times (E.g. on my phone) & fill in my logbook when I get home.

 

Cheers

 

John

 

PS No such thing as a daft question Owi ;-)

 

PPS Thanks for the reminder - I really must dig out my old logbooks & start scanning them as backup.

 

PPPS Hope yours turns up JG

 

 

[JG3]

I had another idea last night, that should always have a phone number and address in there, in case some well-meaning person happens to find it laying around and doesn't know what to do with it.....

 

JG

 

 

[Guest eland2705]

Interesting topic this. As I understand it your logbook is a legal document, a record of your endeavors in all things aviation. As such, it is stamped and signed by all the powers that be, and is a testimonial to your qualifications/competency/currency.

 

If you photocopy, say, your Birth Certificate/Citizenship Certificate, in order for it to be a legal document it has to be signed by a JP. Any lawyers in the audience?

 

Would this also be required of a logbook? Hard to do once you have lost it, and tends to reinforce what some one said about keeping the photocopy for "field" entries, writing up the "good" one back at base.

 

 

[eightyknots]

Would this also be required of a logbook?

This is an excerpt quote from the gliding training manual in NZ:

 

Some tips on using and looking after your logbook:

 

Read the information and instructions in the front of the logbook.

 

Normally, use one line for each flight. However, you can block a

 

series of short consecutive flights in one line but always accurately

 

record the number of launches made. This applies mainly to winch

 

ops.

 

Write / print neatly; others may need to read what you write.

 

Use the same colour pen. A different colour can then be used to

 

highlight noteable flights like first solo.

 

Always bring your logbook to the field; be careful not to damage

 

it or to lose it, as it has to last many years.

 

Keep your logbook up to date. Entries should be made as soon as

 

practically possible after flying.

 

Keep your logbook in a safe place when at home.

 

Take a photocopy of the most recent page every so often and

 

certainly before traveling away with your logbook. It is insurance

 

in case of ever losing your logbook.

 

It is acceptable to use abbreviations to get maximum value out of

 

the space in the remarks column.

 

SOURCE: http://www.gliding.co.nz/sites/gliding.co.nz/images/documents/Training/notes/ground/002%20Use%20of%20Logbook.pdf

 

 

[The Wolf]

Sorry if this sounds like a daft question...Why not just carry a set of photocopies of your logbook pages (including room for new entries) and fill that up. Then, periodically transfer the new records to your master book which you can leave in the home hangar, safe? This will save on weight and bulk too. Or is this not allowed?

 

Cheers,

Because then you will lose your photocopies before you transfer them to the log book. Hrm..... maybe if i photocopied them

 

If you photocopy, say, your Birth Certificate/Citizenship Certificate, in order for it to be a legal document it has to be signed by a JP. Any lawyers in the audience?

While it in some ways IS a legal document, there is no requirement for your logbook pages to be signed off in any way, So it is more of an official written record. If you lose your logbook, you just transfer the photocopy into your new logbook and who would know you ever lost it?

 

 

[flying dog]

Yeah, I hope for your sake, if you did lose it that an honest person finds it and gets it back to you.

 

I have photo coppied my book too.

 

What I am doing from now on is each time a page fills, I photocopy it.

 

 

[JG3]

That was very good advice you gave us John a few months back.I hope you find you book.

I just found my logbook today, waaaa-hoooo!

 

It was stuck to the vertical side of the baggage compartment, and I could only see an edge of it.

 

Brought it up to date, added an address and phone number, and took it home to photocopy once again. Whew......

 

JG

 

 

[eightyknots]

:jump:Hi JG, I'm really glad you found your logbook!!

 

 

[eightyknots]

Phone Numbers in Pilot's Log Book

 

I had another idea last night, that should always have a phone number and address in there, in case some well-meaning person happens to find it laying around and doesn't know what to do with it.....JG

My daughter bought me a pilot's log book for Fathers' Day because she knows I'm starting PPL training just now.

 

When I had a closer look at it, I noticed that the New Zealand CAA approved log book suggests entering in both the pilot's landline and mobile phone numbers. Photo and zoomed photo are attached.

 

 

 

 

[dazza 38]

What a relief John.Im glad you found it.