"Edward A. Falk" wrote in message
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OK, new question: I put my logbooks (25 years worth) into a spreadsheet
program, and turned up a few errors in the process; mostly due to
misreading my own handwriting. In some columns, the error is as much
as 10 hours. Most of the errors are in my favor. Interestingly, there's
not a single mistake in the total flight time column.

How can I correct my logbook? One way might be to simply put the
corrected values at the bottom of the page next time I total up, but
I worry about having to explain the discontinuity to the next
examiner who's good at math.

Or should I put an entry into the logbook that says "these values
correct for errors in previous pages."?

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-Ed Falk,
http://thespamdiaries.blogspot.com/


You can do anything you want. Just do it clearly and don't make it look
like you are covering anything up. I know that's not your intention. Also,
I'd initial all changes and make a note in the back of the log what you did.
That said, there is NO requirement anywhere in the regulations that say you
have to keep a total, running or otherwise, in your logbook. So, I don't
even add them up anymore. Let the spreadsheet do the work. You only need
to make a tally when asked such as with an 8710 application, insurance form,
etc. And it does not have to stay in your log. BTW, you can put anything
you want to in you logbook, backseat time, conversation time, all kinds of
experience you want to keep track of. The question is "what rows do you add
up to answer the questions on forms or by the examiner?". If you want to
keep track of other experience, that's your business. It's your log. Just
don't try to count it towards anything. (the extraneous stuff, that is).

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BobF.