Safelog FAA and EASA (CAA/JAA) Pilot Logbook Software and Online Pilot Logbook

"Safelog is simply the best tool to properly track and organize your valuable logbook data."

- independent review by the makers of Elite, the world's premier PC IFR Simulator

What is the difference between Safelog PC and Safelog Web?

Safelog for PC is a Microsoft-Windows based pilot logbook software title that runs on your local PC. This means that your data is stored on your local PC, just like a document file is stored on your local computer when you use Microsoft Word.

SafelogWeb is a web-based pilot logbook system which you can access at www.SafelogWeb.com. This means that your data is stored on our servers and you can access it via web browser from your PC, Mac, or any other device that has a web browser.

Some people prefer one approach, and some the other. Both are standalone systems. That is, you can use either Safelog PC as a standalone logbook solution or you can use SafelogWeb as a standalone logbook solution. That said, many pilots prefer to get both, since this gets them the flexibility of both using a local piece of software AND accessing it from a web browser when on the road. If you get both, SafelogPC and SafelogWeb will seamlessly synchronize your flights between the two and your data will be stored both on your local PC and via SafelogWeb. Another advantage to getting both is that if you have two (or more!) PCs (such as a desktop and a laptop), SafelogWeb will coordinate the data between all three systems, meaning that you truly can log from anywhere. Additionally, having more versions means that your data is stored (backed up) in multiple places, which is good insurance in case of, for example, a hard drive crash.

If I purchase, why do you say that this is a subscription for a number of years?

The Safelog core systems (Safelog for PC, Safelog for Mac, and SafelogWeb) are available on a subscription basis. This means that you get an account (typically an initial 3 years). During the period of your subscription, you are welcome to FREE upgrades of the product that you have a subscription to. We upgrade the systems typically over 20 times per year to add new features and to keep up with changing technology and changing aviation regulations. Additionally, upgrades give you access to the latest aircraft, airport, and fleet information contained in the system. You can extend your subscription at any time for a modest price (see next question).

At first, you might find the idea of a subscription a bit off-putting, but the reality is this: our prices for subscriptions work out to about $1-$3 per month, depending on the exact versions you get. This is one of the greatest bargains in aviation considering the power and flexibility of what you get. Compare this to our competitors, who fall into three flavors:

The first type is those who claim to have a one time-only price but then fade away as there is no incentive for them to improve the system. Since we first made Safelog in 1999, dozens of would-be competitors have come and gone in this way, leaving their users stranded! By the way, if you are a user of one of those failed or failing products, please see the question about our free transition service below.
The second type is the sort that pretends to have a generous license, but in effect has a mandatory �upgrade� every few years. Basically, what they do is at arbitrary times declare that a new version has been reached, and that if you don't pay, you can't upgrae, which means that your system will be buggy and out of date and also they won't support. Our two main competitors do this, and as a result those unfortunate enough to have been seduced by their marketing have ended up paying over twice as much per year on average as our users do. When you have a Safelog subscription, you can get access to the latest and greatest versions at no additional cost as soon as they are available.
Third, some competitors tout some initial low price, but then charge outrageous fees for necessary add-ons. For example, one of our competitors touts their free iPhone app version, but only later do you realize that they charge a yearly �synchronization� or "cloud" fee of over $70! By comparison, our iPhone/iPad apps are a modest one time lifetime purchase with free synchronization to your core versions. Another competitors charges $30+ for an add-on which allows to you see your flights on a map, while we have included this free for years.

No matter how you slice it, once you see the smoke and mirrors that our competitors use, Safelog works out the best value of any logbook product, period!

How much does it cost to extend my subscription after my initial subscription runs out?

This depends on the exact options you choose, but for typical users it works out to under $2 per month, or 5 cents per day. In other words, it's very very reasonable. It's a little bit more for short term extensions and even somewhat less for longer term extensions, but our basic plan for extension of core products pricing is that extensions of moderate length should in general cost a bit less than the intial subscription. Again, the iPhone/iPad and Android companion app purchases are one-time deals � once you�ve purchased them, you never need to repurchase them again, assuming you can connect with your new devices to the same iTunes or Google Play accounts. Really, Safelog works out cheaper while offering more. Our large user base and fair, consistent pricing allow us to keep developing and improving the product.

What about iPhone/iPad and/or Android app versions?

We have powerful iPhone/iPad and Android companion versions available. In fact, our versions for these platforms provide more features and better ease of use than any other mobile logbook products. You may purchase these via iTunes and/or Google Play directly. Each of these is a one time purchase for around $35 at the time of this writing. Once you buy it, you own it forever (subject to the terms of iTunes and/or Google Play), which means that if, for example, you get a new iPad, you don�t have to purchase the app again. Please remember however, that you must have at least one of the Safelog core versions to use these companion apps. For links to the app versions, see the table below. Our iPhone/iPad and Android versions are also dual mode. This means that if for example if you own an iPad and two iPhones, you only have to make one purchase via the iTunes AppStore and it will work in native mode on all three devices! Ditto for Android phones and tablets. (Of coruse, if you have an Android phone and iPad, these are seperate purchases as one must be made from Google Play and onee from iTunes).

I have a Mac...

Safelog for Mac is now avaialble! What's more, it's free for those who have an active SafelogWeb account. Learn more about it at the Safelog for Mac page.

So, my data synchronizes automatically?

Yes, that's the great thing about Safelog. It's a well-engineered SYSTEM, not a dead-end single technology product. This means that we�re ready for the future for when the next great platform comes along. This also means that your data synchronizes between any and all Safelog platforms/systems that you have � you don�t need to enter it twice! Addiitionally, the system is smart and works as you'd like and expect it to. For example, if you enter one flight on your PC and another on your iPad, when you synchronize the two, both flights will appear in both places. Then, if you happen to have an Android phone, for example, and synchronize that too, all the flights will appear there.

What do I need to purchase to get the iPhone, iPad and/or Android apps to work and why?

The iPhone/iPad and Android apps are companion pieces. They require that you have an active subscription/license to any of the core Safelog pieces. For example, any of the following combinations will work just fine:

Safelog for PC and the iPhone/iPad App
SafelogWeb and the iPhone/iPad App
Safelog for PC and SafelogWeb and the iPhone/iPad App
Safelog for PC and the Android App
SafelogWeb and the Android App
Safelog for PC and SafelogWeb and the Android App
Safelog for PC and SafelogWeb and the Android App and the iPhone/iPad app

As long as you have any one of the core Safelog components, you are good to go. If you have a Safelog or PC or Safelog for Mac system, your iPhone/iPad and/or Android apps will still synchronize to your device via the web (for technical reasons, this makes considerably more sense than trying to synch via USB cable or bluetooth and in the case of Apple devices is really the only way to accomplish this), but this does not necessarily require a SafelogWeb connection. If you have a Safelog for PC or Safelog for Mac subscription, this type of synchronization is already included (one of our competitors who boasts about their "free" app charges $70+ per year for this!).

Some people have asked us: "Why do I need a core component at all?" If your logbook were only on your mobile device, then first of all there would be a huge risk of you losing it or breaking it. The core system provides a base for your data, a way for it to be transported between various devices, and things that are not practical on limited power, memory, screen, and capability devices, such as advanced printing and reporting features. This is why we and all of our serious competitors offer similar set-ups in this regard (there are a few apps out there that claim to be stand-alone mobile device based logbook systems, but they are extremely limited in functionality and are not suitable for serious, long term, flexible logbook duties).

I have old data that I want to enter in summary form only�

That's no problem! While of course Safelog can best do analysis if you provide all of your logbook data, there are multiple ways to log 'prior totals' or 'totals before this logbook' in aggregate so that you can start logging from now.

Can I add prior flights at a later date?

Absolutely. You can always log flights from the past at any time.

What about printouts?

Safelog has more, and more flexible printouts than any other logbook product. This includes a number of professional reports and "exact versions" of dozens of popular paper logbook types.

What about printing to a paper logbook?

We are partnered with printers through whom you can send your logbook files and order a professionally leather bound copy of your logbook should you desire.

I�m a current or past user of another logbook system ...

Safelog offers a free transition service for users of other logbook systems. We have reverse engineered the formats of over 35 obsolete, old, and/or competing systems to help users whose data is trapped in their systems. We have helped thousands of people come to Safelog from other platforms. Additionally, if your data is in a homebrew CSV or other format, Safelog has powerful import tools. Please see www.safelogweb.com/transition for details.

What about signatures?

Both our iPhone/iPad and Android companiton pieces feature signature pad functionality. This means that your instructor, examiner, etc. can directly sign your device using a stylus (or finger). The captured scan will then synchronize with your other versions of Safelog as an image that you can view and print. By the way, our mobile versions are also camera-aware, so you can use the device's camera to take a picture or scan of any paper document, including one with a signature, and Safelog will make this available on all your Safelog systems, too.

I'd like to try a demo.

Please do! You can download a demo of the PC software from below. Additionally, you can visit www.SafelogWeb.com where you can try the Safelog online pilot logbook. If you have questions, ask us! Safelog is quite powerful and very flexible, and chances are that Safelog can and will do what you are looking for. Be sure to investigate the various �setup� options to help you configure Safelog the way that you like it!