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1. 04:09 AM - Re: Logbook software (Tim Olson)
2. 04:36 AM - FS: SPOT Connect (Tim Olson)
3. 07:42 AM - Re: Re: Logbook software (Tim Lewis)
4. 11:51 AM - Re: Re: Logbook software (John Jessen)
5. 03:38 PM - Re: Re: Logbook software (Bill Watson)
6. 07:10 PM - ADS600-B vs. Transponder Antenna Locations... (Matt Dralle)
7. 07:55 PM - Re: ADS600-B vs. Transponder Antenna Locations... (Tim Olson)
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| Subject: | Re: Logbook software |
I just assumed it was pointless to try because every entry needs signing before
its considered complete, but for those I do a spreadsheet first and then make
sure every annual condition inspection I have it all in my chicken scratches
in hard cover. I'm sure it is possible somehow and certainly David Saylor's print
and sign would work. I do think though that to really get optimum "value"
out of a logbook it would be best to be hardcover and print as-you-go. Remember
that in the certified world a plane is almost worthless without its logs.
So for those I just went the old route. Admittedly I do only catch up the paper
logs once a year though usually....or I guess I'd do it anytime I have a
"significant" entry.
I find I refer to my spreadsheet all the time though...plus, doing it electronically
allows me to quickly add lots of detail. I probably write more in my logbook
and on my kneeboard while IFR each year than I actually hand write on paper
in TOTAL for anything else. Probably WAY more. For me these days, handwriting
is a lost form of communication and I have almost no use for a pencil or
pen. I am nearly 100% paperless.
If it really came down to it, I'd be comfortable with David's print a page and
sign all the entries....but I think if I bought a plane I'd be happiest to have
both hard and digital copies.
Tim
On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Dj Merrill <deej@deej.net> wrote:
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> On 7/21/2012 8:48 PM, Michael Sausen wrote:
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>> What is everyone using for pilot or other logbook software? I'm thinking
about moving more electronic and have been looking at the usual suspects like
LogTen and Zululog.
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>
> Can we use electronic books for the plane (airframe, engine, prop)?
>
> -Dj
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| Subject: | FS: SPOT Connect |
I've got a SPOT connect that I got new at OSH last year to use until I did my Alaska
trip. It also is the only thing that works out in the Bahamas and way down
in Mexico, but I probably won't bother to use it in the Bahamas and won't
likely go back to Mexico soon.
The spit connect is the one that can link to a smart phone and be used to send
some predefined messages, and also you can type-and-send too, so it is kind of
cool in that you can send people messages from the plane with info like "we just
diverted and won't arrive tonight....will contact you later", or "we just
had an off airport landing but we're all fine.". So the reason ingot the spot
was because of that plus the Alaska trip.
At this time though I don't think I'll renew the contract on the spot. I could
hang onto it and activate it later but if anyone wants it for $100, I'll sell
it. I'll throw in the extra couple pairs (I think I have 4) of lithium batteries
too. My contract expires August 21 so you can use it for the trip home from
OSH too.
The only thing I did NOT like about it, is that in order to start the breadcrumbs
tracking you HAVE to use the smart phone app to turn it on. You can do SOS
without the phone, but to enable tracking you must use the phone. Once tracking
is on, you can turn off Bluetooth and forget about it for the rest of the
trip.
Any takers just shoot me an email off list. If it doesn't go, maybe next year
I'll use it for the bahamas, or, if there is interest, maybe I'll start renting
it out for those of us that only want it for one or two trips a year....as long
as it is being used by enough people to put a dent in the contract, I don't
mind keeping it. Again, if some wanted to rent it for the trip home from OSH
it's available. I hate even asking for any rental but at $150/yr it's not something
I care to being anymore if I'm footing the whole bill.
Tim
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| Subject: | Re: Logbook software |
For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with
paper log book for signature-required items).
My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app.
DocsToGo costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version
supports Cloud storage (I think that's worth the extra $7). Documents
To Go supports some (but not all) Excel functions. It's robust enough
to support things like calculating IFR currency expiration date, which
is all I need. Email me if you want a copy of my Excel sheet.
Tim
--
Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs
Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:
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> I use excel for a logbook and only log flight reviews or training time or anything
that requires a signature in my hardcover log.
> Tim
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> On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:08 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
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>> I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time ago
and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.
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>> It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type,
total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."
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>> --------
>> Bob Turner
>> RV-10 QB
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=378889#378889
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| Subject: | Re: Logbook software |
I use Excel as well. It allows me to track everything from flight hours to oil
usage to very detailed notes on flights to flight instruction hours, with whom,
etc etc etc. I have excel pages dedicated to engine and airframe, and to major
sign-offs, including medical, transponder, biennial, etc. Then two or three
times a year I update my paper log. All endorsements are in the paper logs, however.
... by phone
On Jul 22, 2012, at 7:36 AM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator@comcast.net> wrote:
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> For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with paper
log book for signature-required items).
>
> My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app. DocsToGo
costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version supports Cloud
storage (I think that's worth the extra $7). Documents To Go supports some
(but not all) Excel functions. It's robust enough to support things like calculating
IFR currency expiration date, which is all I need. Email me if you want
a copy of my Excel sheet.
>
> Tim
>
> --
> Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
> RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
> RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs
>
> Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:
>>
>> I use excel for a logbook and only log flight reviews or training time or anything
that requires a signature in my hardcover log.
>> Tim
>>
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>> On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:08 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
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>>>
>>> I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time
ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.
>>>
>>> It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type,
total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Bob Turner
>>> RV-10 QB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
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>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=378889#378889
>>>
>>>
>>>
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| Subject: | Re: Logbook software |
I use the log book output from my GRT HX system which produces a .xls directly.
Then I add notes as needed. I have a number of additional sheets with things
like W&B in the same workbook.
Documents to Go sounds like the perfect enhancement. Thanks.
Bill Watson
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 22, 2012, at 10:36 AM, Tim Lewis <TimRVator@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> For my flight log, I take the same Excel-based approach Tim uses (with paper
log book for signature-required items).
>
> My excel spreadsheet runs on my iPad using the "Documents To Go" app. DocsToGo
costs $10, works on iPad and iPhone. The $17 "Premium" version supports Cloud
storage (I think that's worth the extra $7). Documents To Go supports some
(but not all) Excel functions. It's robust enough to support things like calculating
IFR currency expiration date, which is all I need. Email me if you want
a copy of my Excel sheet.
>
> Tim
>
> --
> Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
> RV-6A N47TD -- 1104 hrs - sold
> RV-10 N31TD -- 300 hrs
>
> Tim Olson said the following on 7/21/2012 9:24 PM:
>>
>> I use excel for a logbook and only log flight reviews or training time or anything
that requires a signature in my hardcover log.
>> Tim
>>
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2012, at 8:08 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I use Excel as a backup to a written logbook because I started a long time
ago and don't want to transcribe a lot of data.
>>>
>>> It is handy at insurance renewal time when they ask "total time, time in type,
total time last year, time in type last year, time last 90 days, ...."
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Bob Turner
>>> RV-10 QB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=378889#378889
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
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| Subject: | ADS600-B vs. Transponder Antenna Locations... |
Dear Listers,
The manual for the NavWorx ADS600-B says that the normal transponder antenna and
the UAT antenna "MUST be at least 5 feet apart". On an RV-8, that presents
somewhat of a problem. Realistically, the farthest forward you can mount a transponder
fin is just behind the main spar under the aileron pushrods. 5 feet
back from that point is right under the rear-mounted battery box! That means
that the next realistic place is right behind the elevator bellcrank and behind
bulkhead F-808. The coax w/ TNC connector on one end that comes with the ADS600-B
is just long enough to make it to the forward position. I was thinking
of mounting the transponder antenna (Garmin GTX-237) in the aft position as
described above and using RG-400.
But that's pretty far back for a transponder antenna. I've never seen one mounted
there before. Any reason why I wouldn't want to mount it there?
The only other option would be to mount it out on the wing somewhere to maintain
the 5' separation. But that's even goofier, it seems to me...
Thoughts?
Thanks,
-
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
Status: 110+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode
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| Subject: | Re: ADS600-B vs. Transponder Antenna Locations... |
I'd do what it takes to put them 5' apart. The transponder and AD-B are high wattage
and put out a lot of RF. Not familiar with your mounting locations on
that model but either antenna should work basically anywhere on the belly just
fine....even back just forward of the rudder. So I'd just buy some RG-400 and
find a spot that is 5' away, is easy, looks ok, and gives options should you
add some other antenna like APRS or any other future antenna. Should be doable.
Tim
On Jul 22, 2012, at 9:09 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Listers,
>
> The manual for the NavWorx ADS600-B says that the normal transponder antenna
and the UAT antenna "MUST be at least 5 feet apart". On an RV-8, that presents
somewhat of a problem. Realistically, the farthest forward you can mount a
transponder fin is just behind the main spar under the aileron pushrods. 5 feet
back from that point is right under the rear-mounted battery box! That means
that the next realistic place is right behind the elevator bellcrank and behind
bulkhead F-808. The coax w/ TNC connector on one end that comes with the
ADS600-B is just long enough to make it to the forward position. I was thinking
of mounting the transponder antenna (Garmin GTX-237) in the aft position as
described above and using RG-400.
>
> But that's pretty far back for a transponder antenna. I've never seen one mounted
there before. Any reason why I wouldn't want to mount it there?
>
> The only other option would be to mount it out on the wing somewhere to maintain
the 5' separation. But that's even goofier, it seems to me...
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -
> Matt Dralle
>
> RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen"
> http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log
> http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log
> http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
> Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap...
>
> RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer"
> http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log
> Status: 110+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode
>
>
>
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