Electronic logbooks eliminate the challenge of squeezing handwritten text into small boxes with limited space. They’re tough to lose and destroy, plus they can automatically do the logging for you, with digital graphics as a bonus.
It’s true that paper pilot logbooks are inexpensive and for the average pilot, the books can last a lifetime. But more of us are turning to electronic logging, made easier with the advanced logging features in common cockpit apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot (to name just two), plus some dedicated programs. Here’s a primer, with advice on launching your own digital logging process.