The Paper Logbook Scanner allows you to convert handwritten pilot logbook entries into digital flight records using AI-powered data extraction.
Simply take a picture of your paper logbook pages and FLYLOG.io will identify and extract individual flight records for review before importing them into your digital logbook.
This feature is ideal solution for pilots who want to preserve their flight history while transitioning from a paper logbook to a fully digital solution.
How to Access
Mobile App: From the main screen, navigate to Import → Scan Paper Logbook.
Web App: From the left-side navigation menu, navigate to Import → Scan Paper Logbook.
Before Scanning
For the best results, ensure that:
Both pages of the logbook are fully visible in a single landscape image
The image is clear, well-lit, and in focus
No page content is obscured by shadows, fingers, or other objects
All flight entries are readable
💡 Tip: After taking or uploading an image, you can adjust and resize the scan area before processing to ensure only the relevant logbook pages are included.
Scan Your Logbook
Open the Paper Logbook Scanner.
Tap Select Scan Source.
Choose whether to:
Take a new photo using your device camera, or
Upload an existing image or file from your device.
Review the image and adjust the scan area if needed. You can crop, resize, and reposition the selected area before processing.
Tap Confirm Selection.
FLYLOG.io will analyze the selected area and extract the flight records it identifies.
Reviewing Extracted Records
After processing is complete, all extracted flight records will be displayed for review.
Before importing the data, you can:
Verify flight dates and aircraft registrations.
Check flight times and landings.
Edit incorrect values.
Remove unwanted records.
Confirm that extracted totals match your paper logbook.
💡 We strongly recommend reviewing all extracted records before completing the import.
Supported Logbooks
The scanner is designed to work with most standard pilot logbook formats used worldwide.
Extraction accuracy depends on several factors, including:
Handwriting quality
Image quality
Page layout
Completeness of logbook entries
Accuracy of calculations in the original paper logbook
Troubleshooting
The scanner cannot read my page
Try the following:
Improve lighting conditions.
Retake the photo with better focus.
Ensure the entire two-page layout is visible.
Use a darker background behind the logbook.
Avoid shadows, glare, or cropped pages.
Some flights were extracted incorrectly
This can occasionally happen with handwritten records. You can manually edit any extracted flight before importing it into your logbook.
The extracted totals do not match my paper logbook
Verify the calculations in your original paper logbook first. If necessary, adjust the extracted records before completing the import.
Additional Notes
Imported records behave like regular flight entries and can be edited at any time.
The Paper Logbook Scanner is continuously improving and may provide better results as new logbook formats and handwriting styles are added.
