CNET Editors' review
At its core, Logbook Pro is nothing more than a well-organized database. Like all databases, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Created specifically for pilots, most data-entry tools relate to the wild blue yonder. Available tables can store information such as types of planes, ratings, and pilot certificates. Once you get a good amount of data into the program, the software really shines. Countless reporting tools let you graph and analyze nearly any data set, from flight costs to average air times. Considering the importance of data entry, however, the software could use more shortcuts. Most fields are simply blank spaces; adding pull-down menus or pre-existing categories to pick from could speed up the entry process significantly. Regardless, if you're a PC-savvy pilot who's down with data entry, this database program is effortless to learn and provides a massive insight into every technical element of flight.
Publisher's Description
From NC Software:
Logbook Pro is advanced aviation logbook for Windows is completely customizable and has comprehensive reports, interactive charts, custom currencies, powerful data analysis, and free tech support. Try it risk-free with no time limits. Included are pivot-table analysis and exporting to RTF, PDF, HTML, and Excel. Import any CSV- or TAB-delimited text data file.
What's new in this version: Version 1.12 improved when clicking ALL DATA on the bottom left of the date filter dialog the end date internally will now use a date significantly in the future so any future flights (schedule imported) will be included in the results.
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"The Logbook that time forgot"
Version: Logbook Pro 1.12
Pros
Stable windows platform that works OK for common US pilot logging needs.
Cons
Does not work with Mac. Does not have functioning droid, iPhone, tablet or iPad sync options. Gets expensive as you have to pay every year for basic continuing functions. $30 for a year of sync? And even with sync, the mobile apps don't natively compute flight or duty time limitations that commercial pilots need.
Summary
Logbook Pro has the flat tired feel of a Microsoft program from the 1990s. It worked fine 10 years ago, but hasn't taken any advantage of the increases in computing power or mobility since then. Lots of pilots used to use this program with a Palm Pilot app that worked great. But the developer has never duplicated the functionality of that app for droid or iPhone. No one I fly with uses it now. Many have switched to LogTen, which does a lot of amazing cool stuff (automatically calculates night time based on knowing the airport's coords and the OOOI times or allowing you to add photos).
With no 30/7 functionality on the mobile apps, the yearly $$$ for required subscriptions, and the lack of new features, this seems to be an old program on the decline.
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