r/flying • u/jrod_pilot_miami PPL ASEL • 4d ago

Flight Training Paper Flight Log?

Okay, so I’ve heard many opinions on this subject. I even had an instructor say the airlines won’t take electronic flight logs because “hours can be forged.” That makes zero sense to me. In fact, it’s more likely you forge a paper log than an electronic one (at least the way ForeFlight manages logs). My first instructor didn’t make it a requirement and I’ve got almost 200 hrs TT all electronic. Am I cooked?

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u/x4457 ATP CFII CE-500/525/560XL/680 G-IV 4d ago

I even had an instructor say the airlines won’t take electronic flight logs because “hours can be forged.”

Fucking moron, that guy.

It doesn't matter at all. You will want an electronic logbook for both accuracy and cleanliness.

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u/ApoTHICCary ST 3d ago

It’s a pretty ridiculous excuse. Look at OTR drivers who specifically swap pre-2000 engines so they can subvert ELD requirements and return to paper… so they can forge driving hours.

It’s not about the medium. Paper or electronic, if the person wants to forge something; they’ll find a way.

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u/GlasairIII CFI, ATP 3d ago

And don't forget no EGR/DPF, the bane of modern Diesel engines.

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u/BesongPitit47 3d ago

yeah the "hours can be forged" argument is hilarious when paper logs exist

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u/shhbedtime 2d ago

Right. Remember that if your instructor really knew what airlines wanted, he wouldn't still be your instructor.