Separate logbook for CFI?

[DesertNomad]

I am giving dual instruction now. Should I put all my dual time in a separate logbook, esp since I need to record certain endorsements? Right now it is just in ForeFlight along with all my personal flying but I think a paper backup makes sense.

 

[texasclouds]

I used a Jeppesen Professional Logbook since it had the column Dual Given. It’s a big one with spare pages in back that you could use to record endorsements. I personally logged everything in it, and don’t see a reason to keep it separate from non CFI flights.

 

[DesertNomad]

My regular paper book is from Sporty's and does not have the dual seven column, but the "Senior Pilot" one does so I am considering it and keeping CFI stuff separate.

 

[jordane93]

I’ve never felt the need to keep separate logbooks. Just keep records of what you need

 

[midlifeflyer]

I’ve never felt the need to keep separate logbooks. Just keep records of what you need

Same here. The times are just basic logbook entries, perhaps with a dual given column if you want to calculate those. Endorsements given can be a separate record or, as I did when I used paper, a table cut to logbook page size and taped in. Lesson descriptions can be in the comments or, as some do, in a separate document which goes into greater detail.

 

[midwestpa24]

I use myflightbook.com for all of my logging, including as a CFI. It even has a place to keep and track endorsements, complete with pre-written endorsements, just fill in the date, name, and number.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I use myflightbook.com for all of my logging, including as a CFI. It even has a place to keep and track endorsements, complete with pre-written endorsements, just fill in the date, name, and number.

Plus, if your student is also using MyFlightBook you can write in theirs and it populates yours as well.

 

[texasclouds]

My regular paper book is from Sporty's and does not have the dual seven column, but the "Senior Pilot" one does so I am considering it and keeping CFI stuff separate.

You can always re-label an unused column in your existing logbook as well.

 

[Pinecone]

You can always re-label an unused column in your existing logbook as well.

This Even if is one under Aircraft Category and Class.

I did not keep a separate logbook. But many logbooks do have a Dual (or Flight Training) Given column. So if yours doesn't, get one that does.

 

[Clip4]

If you need the hours for a career, record in FF and back up with Jepp professional logbook.

 

[mondtster]

The only logbook separation I made was for a different aircraft category. All the dual given in airplanes that I've bothered to log resides in my airplane logbooks.