instructing column

[zimmer]

did you create an instructing column in your log book as requested by TC and do you describe each #exercice/flight or do you just writte "instruction" in the remarks column ?
couldn't that be enough to proove your instructing experience?

[Ralliart]

Most log books have a few blank columns where you can record whatever type of time you wish. Just throw it in one of the blank columns, or write whatever you want in the remarks section. In the end, there are numerous ways to record time and most people put more emphasis on it than is necessary.

TC doesn't care either way, just use some common sense and you'll have no problem. I'd invest more effort in making your entries neat and legible than worrying about the format.

[MorganAirCFI]

They never looked at my time for the Class 2 or 1 flight test, mainly my flight test recommends.

[just curious]

Later in life, you may wish to be able to recall what you were doing for the first few hours of your career. Potential employers may actually be interested in what you were doing. Air Canada may not care about your 1000 hours of instructing for figuring out how you will fare as a new hire co-pilot; they may be interested in how you might eventually contribute to the company as a SIM or groundschool instructor.

Face it, for most of us, a logbook may be the only book we ever write. Why not make it an accurate and entertaining one?

[Hedley]

Creat a column in your logbook titled "Instructor"
and log whenever you are giving dual instruction.

Transport will want you to log only the time given
towards a private or commercial licence (eg no
recreational, night, multi, seaplane, skiplane,
instrument, tailwheel, type famil, etc) but I might
recommend that you instead log any dual flight
instruction that you give.

[mcrit]

Transport will want you to log only the time given
towards a private or commercial licence (eg no
recreational, night, multi, seaplane, skiplane,
instrument, tailwheel, type famil, etc)

You can actually log it all as instructional time, but for progression to a class 1 instructor rating 600hrs of the required 750hrs instructional time has to be towards a CPL or PPL. (CAR 421.72)

Face it, for most of us, a logbook may be the only book we ever write. Why not make it an accurate and entertaining one?

Well put!

[E-Flyer]

Most log books have a few blank columns where you can record whatever type of time you wish. Just throw it in one of the blank columns, or write whatever you want in the remarks section. In the end, there are numerous ways to record time and most people put more emphasis on it than is necessary.

TC doesn't care either way, just use some common sense and you'll have no problem. I'd invest more effort in making your entries neat and legible than worrying about the format.

So True, if TC sees neat writing when they randomly open up page 321 of your log book, they think that you are worthy of getting that next upgrade.

[Ralliart]

I could care less what TC would think of the presentation of of my logbook.

Food for thought:

How many potential employers will look over your logbook during the course of your career? What do you imagine they would think about someone who makes logbook entries resemble chicken scratch, or have multiple lines crossed out, or poor math skills etc?

I've been to 6 interviews where the interviewer(s) requested to look through some of my logbook. Considering you have only a few minutes to make a good impression at an interview, I'd do everything possible to present the best image of yourself to the company.

[E-Flyer]

True... or just keep your log book on an excel spreadsheet and show them that. Wouldn't that be neat?