LogBook

[RogueLeader]

I just got started flying in the right seat, and I was need to get a logbook, or a way to track my flight time.  Does anybody have a idea of where to get one, or make one?

[Fifinella]

See this thread: http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=895.0

[Flying Pig]

Just use a standard log book and change the column names to suit your needs.

[RogueLeader]

Know where I can get a log book?

[Fifinella]

http://www.vanguardmil.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_383_386

http://www.pilotessentials.com/category-exec/parent_id/61/category_id/110/nm/Logbooks

[RogueLeader]

Yeah, just say the top one myself when looking around VG.  Still looking for cheap. . . . I know I know. . . .

[Fifinella]

Some folks create their own spreadsheets...

[Flying Pig]

Any local flight school will have them, or online pilot supply. You could get a decent one for under $10.

[jeders]

There's also a free online one at http://www.logshare.com. You can customize it with whatever columns you want.

[c172drv]

I just got started flying in the right seat, and I was need to get a logbook, or a way to track my flight time.  Does anybody have a idea of where to get one, or make one?

When you say right seat, do you mean instructing or 121/135?  If it is the latter PM me and I'll send you some info.

John

[RogueLeader]

Getting time on Observer Training, need to get Scanner also, but I now have .33 hrs towards Senior Observer  Wings

[jeders]

Getting time on Observer Training, need to get Scanner also, but I now have .33 hrs towards Senior Observer  Wings

Are you saying you're doing Observer without having Scanner? Scanner is a prereq for Observer.

[RogueLeader]

Getting time on Observer Training, need to get Scanner also, but I now have .33 hrs towards Senior Observer  Wings

Are you saying you're doing Observer without having Scanner? Scanner is a prereq for Observer.

Right, I know, but where is it written that you have to have Scanner to start logging time doing Observer Time.  I will not be an Observer until Scanner is complete, I am just logging the time for the job I was doing.

[RiverAux]

Uh, common sense tells you that you can't claim time doing the job of Observer until you actually are an Observer.  Just because you're sitting in the right front seat during a flight doesn't mean that you're an Observer or can claim it as Observer time.

But, if you want to know where it is written, try CAPR 35-6:

i. CAP Senior Observer Rating:
1) Meet CAP observer requirements.
2) Have been an active flying CAP mission observer for 3 years (this service need not be continuous).
3) Have a minimum of 100 hours certified flying time as CAP mission observer.
NOTE: Observer flight time and sorties should be logged in the same manner as pilots are required in the FARs (use of a pilot logbook or similar system is encouraged).

[Pylon]

Can't count the hours because the Pre-requisite section of the SQTR has to be complete and signed as complete by the Unit CC before you can begin having the rest of the tasks signed off.  Being a fully qualified mission scanner is a pre-requisite to being an Observer trainee.

As was noted earlier via links, Vanguard once again sells the Scanner/Observer logbook.  I use that (bought it from CAPMart) and find it fairly well suited for the job.  For a little over $10, it's a great investment towards tracking your time in the aircraft.

[RiverAux]

One might even argue that Observer trainee time wouldn't count either...

[jeders]

One might even argue that Observer trainee time wouldn't count either...

I didn't count my observer trainee time. If I had I'd have more than 2 hours as an Observer right now.

[RogueLeader]

Not even trying to get Observer SQTR tasks signed off.  It's basically: this is what an observer does, and this is how you do it; practice it.  It also helps with my Scanner training as it helps getting my searching pattern down.

[RiverAux]

Therefor the time definetely cannot be counted towards Senior Observer wings. 

[Frenchie]

Yeah, just say the top one myself when looking around VG.  Still looking for cheap. . . . I know I know. . . .

I have an excel spreadsheet I use for all my logging.  It follows the same format as the Jeppesen log books and prints 3 sheets per page so you can keep archive copies in a binder.  You could easily customize it for use as an observer/scanner/pilot or whatever.  It automatically calculates your time.

If you want a copy, just shoot me a PM and I'll email it to ya.