Aloft & Pocket Aloft 4.27 (Freeware*)
Aloft and Pocket Aloft provide powerful logbook features for Palm OS, Pocket PC or Windows.
Features Include: This multi-platform flight logbook provides synchronization between PDA and desktop, or will work in stand-alone mode. Has built-in backup and restore feature. Supports decimal hour & hour:minutes formats as well as Hobbs time; plus has a built-in time calculator. Aloft records 25+ fields including PIC, dual, IFR, approaches, day, night, cross country, landings, hood, and more. You can also add your own custom fields to track anything you need. The program will track Part 91, 121 and 135 categories. The Pocket PC version provides a feature for exporting to a CSV file for use in other programs. Aloft can also import log entries from AnyWhere Map. Program is offered in 3 editions: a) Student (Free) but limited to 100 flights with <3 hrs each, b) Private has no limits, and adds currency checks, approaches and IFR features, and c) Commercial adds duty times, categories, routes, time limits & crew.
What's New: Versions: PC 4.27, Palm 4.10, Pocket PC 4.21
Also See: Captains Keeper
Reviewed by
Matthew Justice on 09-13-06, Updated on 8-1-07
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Pros: Simple importing feature, Hobbs calculator, powerful query engine, custom fields, customizable columns, search & replace, calendar view, save (reports) as HTML option, sunrise and sunset calculator.
Cons: Clicking on column headings does NOT sort column, no pop-up keypad, no airport code lookup feature on PDA versions, no documentation.
Platform: Palm and Pocket PC versions don't have graphing, logbook contacts will not Sync to PDA, Palm version does not contain Queries.
Notes: ** Reviewed on a Dell Axim X30 and Treo 700P **, re-reviewed 10 Jan 2006 (Palm 4.10 and Windows 4.26), demo version is limited to 10 entries and will NOT export to CSV.
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Jul 10, 2007 (Tue) - Mark using Palm OS - Palm T3 |
| "This program is great, I have used it for about 1 month now and it works. It is simple to understand and syncs as it should. {version 4.26}" |
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Mar 14, 2007 (Wed) - Anonymous using Palm OS - Tungsten E2 |
| "I wasted the money on the desktop version and tried to install the palm version. Does not work. Emailed the developer, no support after almost a month of waiting. Stay away from this product. {version 4.11}" |
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Mar 2, 2007 (Fri) - LineCpt using Palm OS - Palm Zire22 |
| "You must be kidding !!
Not only does synchronization with your Desktop rarely work, but you risk losing ALL entries !!! (regularly) Best of all: Tech-support is non-existant ! -must be Skymark guys that gave reviews below ;)
Stay away from this product ! {version 4.11}" |
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Aug 7, 2006 (Mon) - Anonymous using Palm OS |
| "I use PalmAloft along with the Aloft Pilot Logbook on me PC desktop. Together they contain everything you could ask for in a computer logbook - calculates currency, time on type, etc. Makes insurance applications a snap.
PalmAloft syncs perfectly, but data displayed is limited to essential data - it is best used used to record flights for uploading to the PC.
This is a great product. {version 4.02}" |
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May 23, 2004 (Sun) - Anonymous using Pocket PC |
| "Fabulous program. The support is top notch. I've had many inquiries to make sure this is the program for me and all emails were answered quickly if not immediately & this is the program for me & anyone else who wants a great logbook program. According to a recent conversation, a Palm version is being released soon too - will synch with my desktop copy. GREAT!!" |
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May 23, 2004 (Sun) - Anonymous using Pocket PC |
| "I've used many logbook programs, and this one is the best. You can track your times by clock, hobbs, or enter it yourself. It user definable fields if by some chance something you want to log isn't there. Add the desktop software and you can sync between them, so you fly and log it, come home and add it to your main log.
It's a fast program, keeps track of currencies, and is well worth the money you'll spend to get it. Buy it now, you won't regret it." |
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Apr 9, 2004 (Fri) - Anonymous using Pocket PC |
| "Expensive, lousy support." |
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