1. Does it keep the legal record?
Check that it stores the AMC1 FCL.050 fields and exports a printable record, so you can produce it to the authority or an examiner.
2. Does it work with no signal?
Flights are logged on aircraft and in hotels. Look for an app that saves on the device first and syncs later.
3. Does it understand your airline?
If you fly for an airline, typing every sector is the slowest part. Check whether the app reads your airline's roster or reports, and which files it accepts.
4. Can you get your data out?
You should be able to export the full logbook as PDF and CSV without paying. AirDrive exports PDF, CSV and .avlog and never locks the legal record.
5. What is free, and what is not?
In AirDrive the complete legal logbook is free with no flight limit; Premium adds automation such as roster import, email import and salary. Compare this with any app you are considering.
Coming from another app?
AirDrive reads the Logger backup and Skyden, FLYLOG and AirDrive CSV formats, and you can scan a paper Jeppesen logbook as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pilot logbook app?
It depends on how you fly. AirDrive is designed for EASA airline pilots: offline-first, roster import, automatic night time, FTL and currency, and a free complete logbook.
Can I move my existing logbook?
Yes: Logger, Skyden, FLYLOG and AirDrive formats are recognised, and paper logbooks can be scanned. You review the import before confirming.
Is AirDrive free?
The complete legal logbook, with no flight limit, is free. Airline roster imports, email import, salary and other automation are Premium.
Does it work offline?
Yes. AirDrive is offline-first: flights are saved on your device first and synced when the network is back.
Is it for EASA pilots?
Yes. It stores every field required by AMC1 FCL.050 and exports an EASA-format PDF.