"Carl Orton" wrote in message
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I, like most (assuming) started logging their flight hours based on Hobbs
time.

I recently purchased a plane that does not have a Hobbs, but does have a
digitial count-up timer. For consistency with my previous logged time, is
there any issue of logging via the timer time as opposed to using the tach
time?

I know the FARs say I don't have to log except for currency or new
ratings,
but I log every flight regardless. Guess what I'm saying is that since
most
of my flights are ~2.0 hrs clock time cross countries, but 1.? tach time,
and since I'm working on my 50hrs cross-country for IFR reasons, I can get
there just a bit quicker using wall time as opposed to tach time.

I use the Hobbs time when it's available in an aircraft. In my plane
(without Hobbs), I use my watch and note the time at engine startup and
check my watch again as I shut down and round to the nearest tenth. I use
the tach time in the plane for oil changes, etc.