FOCA accepted Digital Logbooks
As part of the digitalization of licence services, FOCA encourages the use of electronic or digital logbooks. Digital logbooks reduce mistakes, allow a useful monitoring of pilot expiries and simplify the license application processes.
FOCA accepted logbook formats
FOCA as competent authority establishes the following forms and manners of a pilot’s logbook to be acceptable:
· Paper logbooks in the format established in AMC1 FCL.050; submission to FOCA for license applications shall be in the form of a pdf attachment signed in handwriting or digitally page by page by the applicant. A confirmation of the hours by an approved entity is required;
· Electronic logbooks: an industry electronic logbook can be used, provided that it meets the requirements of AMC1 FCL.050; submission to FOCA for license applications shall be in the form of a pdf extract compliant with AMC1 FCL.050 and signed in handwriting or digitally page by page by the applicant. A confirmation of the hours by an approved entity is required;
· FOCA accepted digital logbooks: an industry electronic logbook that has been accepted by FOCA and is listed below; submission to FOCA for license applications shall be in the form of a pdf. A confirmation of the hours by an approved entity is not required for SEP revalidation.
Confirmation of Logbook Flight Time (Hours)
Generally, whenever a logbook is used to demonstrate minimum flight times (hours) to obtain a license or rating endorsement, the required hours must be confirmed as part of the application process. The following approved entities can confirm logbook hours:
- An ATO/DTO/AOC holder or Examiner when stipulated in the regulation (see application form);
- For SEP revalidations: Swiss Airport Authorities, a FOCA registered Examiner or FOCA Flight Personnel against an additional fee.
- For SEP revalidations and when using FOCA accepted Digital Logbook: the hours are confirmed as part of the logbook service and no additional confirmation is not required.
List of FOCA accepted Digital Logbooks:
Currently, the following digital logbooks have been awarded an acceptance letter by FOCA:
To obtain an digital logbook acceptance letter, or for details on logging of flight time, refer to the guidance below FOCA GM/INFO – FOCA Accepted Logbook Formats.
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