How to log Previous Experience

Within CrewLounge, we call your flying experience when you start using PILOTLOG, Previous experience.
This can be logged any time. 
There is no need to first insert your previous flying experience prior to logging new flights in the database, the order in which records are logged, is not important.

PILOTLOG offers five different ways to log it:

• If you haven't flown too many flights, we strongly recommend logging each flight separately. 
  This enhances query searches, reports and currency checks.
  

• You can hire scanning and data entry services from specialized companies.  We do not offer this service ourselves, however, we have listed some companies on our website.
  Once the data is in digitalized in a format suitable for data manipulation (CSV/Excel/TXT), you can use structure it according to the guidelines on this page and upload it via the Import Wizard.
  
  

• You can log previous experience by total block hours for each aircraft model. If you have flown 3 different aircraft models in the past, you can  log 3 records in the database.
  This is currently only possible via the PilotLog Desktop app or via the Import Wizard:
  • PilotLog Desktop
    • Go to Tools/Previous Experience
      
      
    • You can add/edit/modify your experience in the next screen
      
      Note: Totals update themselves when moving to a different module and reopening the Previous Experience screen.
    • More information can be found in the PilotLog User Guide as from page 43 onwards.
  • You can create a CSV or Excel file, using the guidelines on this page.
    A Sample file is attached, you can find it at the bottom of the page.

• To import your self-made Excel sheet or export from another digital logbook, you can modify the file-structure according to the guidelines available on this page then import it through the Wizard.
  

• Professional airline pilots can import previous experience using the Airline Interface, such as AIMS, Sabre, Crewdock, FLiCA, etc. This article explains how to use the airline interface.

You can use any method you want, and you can even mix different methods to get where you want.

Furthermore, the Exchange Table Records with a friend function allows you to import pilot names, aircraft, allowance rules and flight time limitations rules from a friend’s computer, who is also using PILOTLOG logbook software. Ask your friend to generate (export) such a file from the Tables page (the Exchange button is located in the right lower corner) and have the file e-mailed to you. You can then import the file on the same Tables page.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our support department if you require help to convert your file or have further questions.