MSFS Log Book Editor?

[jmdriskell 181]

A quick search didn't bring up anything.  Does anyone know if it's possible to edit or improve the log book in MSFS.  I find the current system very poorly designed.

Thanks in advance,

[Gaiiden 98]

It’s directly tied to earning achievements - that’s the only reason I can think of why no means to mod or alter it has ever come about since release and that it’s not stored locally

[jmdriskell 181]

So it boils down to almost useless.  It doesn't track time correctly, especially on long flights and it keeps incomplete flights that may have been a test.  Too bad it's so poorly designed.  All the achievements in the world won't even buy you a cup of coffee.  Hopefully, 2024 will include a workable log book.

[fppilot 4,407]

25 minutes ago, jmdriskell said:

So it boils down to almost useless.  It doesn't track time correctly, especially on long flights and it keeps incomplete flights that may have been a test.  Too bad it's so poorly designed.  All the achievements in the world won't even buy you a cup of coffee.  Hopefully, 2024 will include a workable log book.

I agree with you that the MSFS 2029 logbook is a disaster.  I spend a good deal of study time in new aircraft models, mostly payware, as they continue to add realism and depth.  Not something I need logged but it gives me no choice.  And no method to edit the logbook.  Do I hear "seconds" to my motion of "Microfsoft! I do not need your measurement of so-called accomplishments!"  In fact, subLogic created high success with that back in the early 1990's with their 50 "graded" flight assignments in their Flight Assignment:ATP simulation.  If Microsoft feels that is of so much value then at least create something equal of better than what was in place 30 years ago.  Same thing with ATC by the way.  Flight Assignment:ATP had much more realistic ATC back in the day.  

I took it on my own many many years ago, like 1988?  I have maintained my FS logbook in Microsoft Excel since then. Allowed me to compile flights in versions of MSFS; subLogic's Flight Assignment: ATP; Sierra Pro Pilot; Fly; and P3D.  I have tabs in my current Excel workbook for hours by type; hours per simulator version; airports visited; etc.  I highly recommend the approach.
 

[jmdriskell 181]

Yep.  Too bad some of the designers think every user is a gamer.  I keep a log of my DC-6 flights in Excel but I've lost most of my previous hours from FS2004, and two installs of FSX.  Oh well, it's only pretend.

Your log book is impressive.

[Micko 89]

Here's another approach if you want: 

https://fshub.io/

Or download Volanta from the Orbx website. Both moving maps with logbooks. 

[109Sqn 1,593]

20 hours ago, fppilot said:

I agree with you that the MSFS 2029 logbook is a disaster.

How pessimistic of you - how can you be sure the logbook will be so bad 5 years from now?😜

 

For me, the logbook is just of passing interest to see what I've been flying recently. I'm sure there's lots which could be done to make it a more valuable resource.

[fppilot 4,407]

2 hours ago, 109Sqn said:

How pessimistic of you - how can you be sure the logbook will be so bad 5 years from now?😜

 

For me, the logbook is just of passing interest to see what I've been flying recently. I'm sure there's lots which could be done to make it a more valuable resource.

Did I really write "2029"?  My bad.  Still it is what it is and I do not have great expectations for MSFS 2024.  Similar to my confidence on MSFS reporting in ATIS/AWOS of dew point, if you get my "point".  (catch my mesage footer)

[sttovo 10]

I've been using this app for months with no issues. I have 1100 hours in my logbook and I don't even use the in-game logbook view anymore.

The dev is very responsive too if you have any issues or questions.

FlightLog Analyzer - HomePage

[FS-Simmer2021 1]

Check out FlightLog Analyzer.  It provides enhanced viewing of the FS2020 logbook, far beyond what's in the built-in FS logbook viewer.  Not only does it view the logbook, but there is Editing to Remove Unwanted Flights, Fixing of flights that have incorrect Takeoff and Landing Counts, graphing of flight paths, Analysis functionality of flight data, and much more.
(https://flightloganalyzer.com/Demos/MainPage)