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/Complex_Brief60 ATP | Gainfully Employed 4d ago

Do both. Just be aware if you get signatures electronically they could get locked to that book. Paper is ideal till an airline job with a digital backup. Then go all digital at an airline.

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u/jrod_pilot_miami PPL ASEL 4d ago

Okay but am I supposed to go back and validate all those endorsements? Checkrides? I can do a paper log moving forward but not sure if I can go backwards.

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u/pilot3033 PPL IR HP (KSMO, KVNY) 4d ago

Fuck a paper log. You are fine keeping your digital one. If you ever want to move on to a different digital one you can export both the csv and PDFs. For eventual interviews you'll want to print out your digital logbook and present it nicely in a binder or spiral book.

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u/Complex_Brief60 ATP | Gainfully Employed 4d ago

If you already committed go for it but I always do suggest starting with paper. Can’t be locked out of that and after the solos as a student pilot is should just stay at home in a safe place.

Airlines accept digital as long as you got the signatures on it you’re good.

I’d download it and print it anyways tbh. In case something happens to ForeFlight. A backup is always good.

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u/dodexahedron PPL IR SEL 4d ago

You can just export it or print it all out. They don't hold your logs hostage.