Paper logbooks get lost. Subscription apps lock you in. And when your subscription lapses, so does youraccess to years of flight records.

There is a better way to keep your FAA flight records organised one you own, control and keep forever.

The Complete FAA Logbook in Excel | No Recurring Fees

This electronic pilot logbook gives you everything you need to manage your FAA flight records in one structured Excel file:

• Log every flight in a clean, organised format
• Instantly review totals: PIC, SIC, solo, night, cross-country, instrument time
• Filter by aircraft type, registration, date range, pilot role and flight conditions
• Track landings, endorsements and training records
• Export or print your logbook anytime no internet required

One file. One payment. Your records, forever.

What This FAA Pilot Logbook Tracks

Flight Entry Fields

• Date of flight
• Aircraft type and registration
• Departure and arrival locations
• Departure and arrival times
• Total flight time

Pilot Time Categories

• Pilot in Command (PIC) time
• Second in Command (SIC) time
• Solo time
• Dual received time

Flight Conditions

• Night time
• Cross-country time
• Actual instrument time
• Simulated instrument time (AATD/FTD/FFS)

Training & Records

• Landings (day and night)
• Flight training entries
• Endorsement reference fields
• Remarks and notes

Analytics & Summaries

• Automatic totals by time category
• Filter by aircraft type, registration and date
• Filter by pilot role and flight conditions
• Ready-to-use for pilot CV and job applications
• FAA 14 CFR §61.51 field structure

Who This Digital Pilot Logbook Is For

This FAA logbook was built for pilots at every stage:

• Student pilots — building your first structured flight record from day one.
• Private pilots — keeping a clean digital logbook without monthly costs.
• Commercial pilots — tracking totals and preparing for airline applications.
• Flight instructors (CFI) — maintaining a clear overview of your own records.
• Expat and international pilots — using FAA records alongside other aviation authorities.
• Any pilot — tired of subscriptions, paper logbooks or complicated software.

FAA Logbook in Excel vs Subscription Apps

	This FAA Logbook (Excel)	Subscription Apps
Cost	One-time payment	Monthly or yearly fee
Data ownership	Your file, your control	Stored on their servers
Access	Always — offline or online	Requires active subscription
Export	Full — it’s your file	Often limited or paywalled
Flexibility	Editable to your needs	Fixed by the platform
Long-term risk	None	Lose access if you stop paying
Internet required	No	Usually yes

Subscription apps made sense when there were no good alternatives. That is no longer the case. This digital pilotlogbook gives you the same essential functions without the dependency, the recurring cost or the risk.

What’s Included

• The Excel pilot logbook file ready to use immediately
• Structured layout for FAA-style flight records
• Instant download afterpurchase
• Future updates included
• Support included
• No subscription required ever

FAA Pilot Logbook Guides

Useful resources to help you manage your FAA flight records with confidence:

• How to keep an FAA pilot logbook under 14 CFR §61.51
• What fields should an FAA pilot logbook include?
• Excel Pilot Logbook vs Subscription Logbook Apps
• How to prepare flight hours for a pilot job application
• How to organize PIC, SIC, night and instrument time
• How to keep your FAA flight records organized in Excel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FAA logbook and what are the requirements?

An FAA logbook is the official record apilot uses to document aeronautical experience under 14 CFR §61.51. It must include flight date, aircraft type and identification, departure and arrival points, flight conditions, pilot role and flight time. The FAA does not mandate a specific format paper, digital or Excel are all acceptable, as long as the required information is recorded accurately.

Can I use an Excel file as my FAA pilot logbook?

Yes. The FAA accepts any reliable record-keeping method, including spreadsheets, as long as the required fields under 14 CFR §61.51 are present and records are accurate and complete. This logbook is designed specifically to cover those fields in a structured, easy-to-use Excel format.

Is this logbook suitable for student pilots?

Yes. Student pilots can use this logbook from their very first flight. The structured format makes it easy to build clean records from day one including solo flights, dual received time, endorsement references and cross-country entries.

Can I track instrument time and simulator hours?

Yes. The logbook includes dedicated fields for actual instrument time, simulated instrument time and training device entries (AATD, FTD, FFS), consistent with FAA logging requirements.

Does this logbook help with FAA flight time records?

Yes. It is designed to help pilots keep the type of flight records commonly used under FAA rules, including flight details, aircraft information, flight time, pilot role, flight conditions and remarks. You should still verify any specific format requirements with your flight school, instructor, examiner or aviation authority.

Does this Excel pilot logbook require a subscription?

No. It is a one-time purchase. You do not need to pay monthly or yearly fees to keep using your logbook. Pay once use it forever.

Can I use it to prepare my pilot CV or job application?

Yes. The logbook helps you calculate and review totals when updating your pilot CV, preparing airline applications or filling in job application forms including PIC time, SIC time, total hours, night time and instrument time.

What happens if I lose my physical logbook?

This digital FAA logbook is your backup. Because it lives on your own device and can be copied to cloud storage like Google Drive or OneDrive, you control your own data redundancy unlike subscription apps where your data depends on the platform staying active.

Can international pilots use this FAA logbook?

Yes. Any pilot training toward an FAA certificate, or holding an FAA licence while flying internationally, can use this logbook to maintain their FAA records. It is also used by pilots going through FAA-to-EASA, FAA-to-CASA or other licence conversion processes as proof of flight experience.

Does it work on Windows, Mac and iPad?

The logbook is designed for Microsoft Excel and works best on desktop versions of Excel for Windows and Mac. Some features may vary on iPad or mobile versions depending on the app version and device used.

Can I use this pilot logbook offline?

Yes. After downloading the file, you can use it offline in Excel, as long as your device has compatible spreadsheet software installed.

Can I customize the Excel pilot logbook?

Yes. Because it is an Excel file, you can adapt parts of it to your needs. Edit formulas or structure carefully, as changes may affect automatic calculations.