Well… Microsoft Excel isn’t free, but there are free versions such as the Google Drive’s ‘Sheets,’ or my personal favorite, LibreOffice ‘Calc.’ But whatever your preference in spreadsheet software, chances are you already have access to it and won’t have to invest any extra money.Īll of the above programs and formats can be used on basically any computer or handheld device. Microsoft-Excel, Apple-Numbers, LibreOffice-Calc, Google-Sheets, the list goes on and on, but they all share the same excellent characteristics for keeping your pilot logbook totaled and up to date. Here are some prime reasons to build your own logbook spreadsheet or find a template already made.

If you’re thinking about starting an electronic logbook, spreadsheet software is the perfect tool for it.