Flight Logbook Export & Digital Logbook Import Guide
Learn how to export your digitized paper flight logs from Flight Log Converter and import them into ForeFlight, LogTen Pro, MyFlightbook, or Garmin Pilot — step by step.
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Flight Log Converter turns your paper logbook into digital records in five simple steps, from scanning to importing into your favorite app.
Scan
Upload photos or scans of your handwritten paper flight logbook pages. Supports JPEG, PNG, and PDF formats for maximum flexibility.
OCR Processing
AI-powered optical character recognition reads your handwritten entries and extracts flight dates, times, aircraft, routes, and remarks automatically.
Review
Verify and correct the extracted data side-by-side with your original logbook image. Edit any field before finalizing your digital records.
Export
Download your flight data as a Generic CSV with 21 Jeppesen logbook columns — the standard export format in this release.
Import
Follow our step-by-step guides to import the CSV file into your digital logbook app. No reformatting needed — files are pre-configured for each target.
Scan
Upload photos or scans of your handwritten paper flight logbook pages. Supports JPEG, PNG, and PDF formats for maximum flexibility.
OCR Processing
AI-powered optical character recognition reads your handwritten entries and extracts flight dates, times, aircraft, routes, and remarks automatically.
Review
Verify and correct the extracted data side-by-side with your original logbook image. Edit any field before finalizing your digital records.
Export
Download your flight data as a Generic CSV with 21 Jeppesen logbook columns — the standard export format in this release.
Import
Follow our step-by-step guides to import the CSV file into your digital logbook app. No reformatting needed — files are pre-configured for each target.
Export Format
Export your digitized flight records as a standard CSV file, ready to import into your preferred digital logbook application. Additional format options, including direct support for ForeFlight, LogTen Pro, and other popular platforms, are on the roadmap.
Generic CSV
A universal comma-separated export with all 21 Jeppesen logbook columns including aircraft make & model, all time categories, cross country breakdowns, and landing counts.
Step-by-Step Import Guides
Each target logbook app has its own import process. Select your app below for detailed, numbered instructions on how to get your flight data imported.
How to Import Your Flight Log into ForeFlight
Select the Generic CSV format when exporting from Flight Log Converter, then follow these steps:
- 1In Flight Log Converter, open your project Export tab and download the Generic CSV.
- 2In ForeFlight, open Logbook and use the import / CSV import option available for your platform.
- 3Select the downloaded CSV file.
- 4Review column mapping — the 21 Jeppesen-style columns should map to ForeFlight fields; adjust any mismatches before confirming.
- 5Confirm the import and spot-check a few flights against your paper log.
File naming: Any .csv filename is fine. ForeFlight menus vary slightly by iOS/desktop version — look for Logbook → Import if the label differs.
How to Import Your Flight Log into LogTen Pro
Select the Generic CSV format when exporting from Flight Log Converter, then follow these steps:
- 1Export Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter.
- 2In LogTen Pro, open the import workflow (Import or File → Import, depending on your version).
- 3Choose CSV / delimited text and select your exported file.
- 4Map columns to LogTen fields using the preview; save the mapping if your app allows reuse.
- 5Import and verify totals for a sample of flights.
File naming: LogTen Pro accepts standard comma-separated CSV. Keep the header row intact.
How to Import Your Flight Log into MyFlightbook
Select the Generic CSV format when exporting from Flight Log Converter, then follow these steps:
- 1Download Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter.
- 2Sign in to MyFlightbook and open the import / bulk upload area for flights.
- 3Upload the CSV and review the field mapping screen.
- 4Confirm that date, aircraft, route, and time columns look correct before committing.
- 5Import and reconcile a few entries against your paper pages.
File naming: MyFlightbook CSV import options can change over time; if a dedicated template is required, map our Generic CSV columns manually on the first import.
How to Import Your Flight Log into Other CSV logbooks
Select the Generic CSV format when exporting from Flight Log Converter, then follow these steps:
- 1Export Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter.
- 2Open your electronic logbook and find Import from CSV (or equivalent).
- 3Select the file and review column mapping against the 21 Jeppesen-style headers.
- 4Confirm the import and spot-check accuracy.
File naming: Garmin Pilot and other apps that accept CSV generally work the same way — always review mapping before final import.
Field Mapping Reference
Each export format maps your digitized logbook fields to the exact column names required by the target application. Expand a format below to view the complete field mapping.
Generic CSV(21 columns, comma-delimited)
| Source Field | Generic CSV Column | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Date | — |
| Aircraft Make & Model | Aircraft Make & Model | — |
| Tail Number | Tail Number | — |
| Departure | Departure | — |
| Arrival | Arrival | — |
| Route | Route | — |
| Day Landings | Day Landings | — |
| Night Landings | Night Landings | — |
| Instrument Approaches | Instrument Approaches | — |
| Airplane Single Engine | Airplane Single Engine | — |
| Night | Night | — |
| Cross Country (All) | Cross Country (All) | — |
| Cross Country (Over 50 NM) | Cross Country (Over 50 NM) | — |
| PIC Time | PIC | — |
| Solo | Solo | — |
| Flight Simulator | Flight Simulator | — |
| Dual Received | Dual Received | — |
| Instructor Time | Instructor Time | — |
| Instrument | Instrument | — |
| Total Time | Total Time | — |
| Remarks | Remarks | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Flight Logbook Export & Import
Pilots commonly ask about the Generic CSV export, field mappings, and how to import digitized records into electronic logbook apps. Here are the answers.
- How do I import a logbook CSV into ForeFlight?
- Export Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter, then in ForeFlight open Logbook and use CSV import. Select the downloaded file, review column mapping against the 21 Jeppesen-style headers, confirm, and spot-check a few flights against your paper log. Menus vary slightly by iOS/desktop version — look for Logbook → Import if the label differs.
- How do I import a logbook CSV into LogTen Pro?
- Export Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter. In LogTen Pro, open Import or File → Import, choose CSV / delimited text, map columns using the preview, then import and verify totals for a sample of flights. Keep the header row intact.
- How do I import a logbook CSV into MyFlightbook?
- Download Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter. Sign in to MyFlightbook, open the import / bulk upload area, upload the CSV, review date, aircraft, route, and time mapping, then import and reconcile a few entries against your paper pages. If a dedicated template is required, map our Generic CSV columns manually on the first import.
- What format does Flight Log Converter export?
- Flight Log Converter exports your digitized flight log as a Generic CSV file with 21 columns that mirror the standard Jeppesen logbook layout, including all time categories, cross country breakdowns, and landing counts.
- What fields are included in the Generic CSV export?
- The Generic CSV export includes 21 columns: Date, Aircraft Make & Model, Tail Number, Departure, Arrival, Route, Day Landings, Night Landings, Instrument Approaches, Airplane Single Engine, Night, Cross Country (All), Cross Country (Over 50 NM), PIC, Solo, Flight Simulator, Dual Received, Instructor Time, Instrument, Total Time, and Remarks.
- Can I import the CSV into popular electronic logbooks?
- Yes. ForeFlight, LogTen Pro, MyFlightbook, and similar apps typically accept CSV import. Export Generic CSV from Flight Log Converter, then use each app's import flow and review column mapping on the first import — we ship Jeppesen-style headers, not proprietary native export files.
- Can I import the CSV into my digital logbook app?
- Yes. The Generic CSV uses a standard comma-separated format that can be imported into most digital logbook applications. Open your app's import feature, select the downloaded CSV file, and review the column mapping before confirming.
- Do I need to reformat the CSV file before importing?
- No. The CSV file is pre-configured with standard column names and comma delimiters. Simply download the file and import it directly into your digital logbook app — no manual editing required.
- What are the two Cross Country columns?
- The Jeppesen logbook has two Cross Country sub-columns: "All" for total cross country time and "Over 50 NM" for cross country flights exceeding 50 nautical miles. Both values are extracted and exported as separate CSV columns.
- Can I export my data multiple times?
- Yes. You can download the Generic CSV export as many times as you need without re-scanning or re-processing your logbook pages.
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