How to Log a Flight in Aviato

This guide explains how to log a flight in Aviato

Logging a flight in Aviato is fast and flexible. You can log manually, search for a flight, or confirm an auto-detected one. This guide walks you through the full flow—from finding a flight to saving it into your logbook. Once you’ve logged a few flights, Aviato remembers your preferences and speeds things up automatically.

Start a new flight

Open Aviato and select "Log a Flight". Choose whether you want to search for a flight or log manually.

1. Find your flight
   If you search for a flight, enter:
   - Flight number
   - Date
   Aviato searches live flight data and shows the closest matches.
   Select the correct flight to preload route, times, and aircraft.
2. Review and edit details
   • Once a flight is selected, Aviato fills in:
   - Route
   - Aircraft type
   - Block and flight times
   • You can edit any field, including:
   - Off and on times
   - Duty type
   - Aircraft
   - Notes and remarks
3. Set your role and time split
   Choose your role for the flight (PIC, SIC, P2X, Instructor, etc.).
   Aviato applies smart seat-time logic based on route length and typical crew size.
   You can override any values before saving.
4. Save your flight
   Review the summary at the bottom of the screen.
   Select Save Flight.
   Your flight is added to your logbook instantly.

More Info

• Auto day and night calculation
Aviato automatically calculates day and night time from your route and timestamps.
No manual splitting needed. Totals stay accurate across your logbook.

• Smart seat-time rules
Aviato uses route length and typical crew configuration to split time correctly.
Example:
HKG–LHR defaults to a four-crew setup with 50% block time per pilot.

• Flight search accuracy
Flight search matches about 95% of real flights.
If no match is found, you can switch to manual entry without losing any data.

• Learns your patterns
Aviato adapts as you log more flights.
If you often fly certain regions or aircraft types, Aviato sets better defaults automatically.

FAQs

How can I log a flight?
You can log by searching for a flight, entering everything manually, or confirming an auto-detected flight.

What if my flight isn’t found?
Switch to manual entry and fill in the details yourself. You can still log the flight normally.

Can I edit a flight after saving?
Yes. Open the flight from your logbook and select Edit to change any field.

How does seat-time logic work?
Aviato uses route length and typical crew numbers to assign PIC/SIC/P2X time. You can always override it.

How is day and night time calculated?
Aviato calculates day and night using your timestamps and route location automatically.

Does Aviato remember my preferences?
Yes. Aviato learns from your past flights and improves defaults over time.