Here’s a look at the pros and cons to consider when making that decision, along with some of the best apps to look into. And true to form, one of the most tedious paperwork tasks that pilots have to complete has now been fully digitized.īut are digital logbooks a good idea? Has the time finally come to ditch that heavy, messy, flammable paper logbook and go entirely 21st century? If you’re a new private pilot trying to decide, this article is for you. There’s an app for that! It’s true most of the time, even in the cockpit of your aircraft.