How can custom logbook fields be created in a logbook spreadsheet template?

To create custom fields in the ForeFlight Logbook Template (CSV file), update the "CustomFieldName" text with the desired label in any of the column headers listed below.

[Text]CustomFieldName
[Numeric]CustomFieldName
[Hours]CustomFieldName
[Counter]CustomFieldName
[Date]CustomFieldName
[DateTime]CustomFieldName
[Toggle]CustomFieldName

Additional custom columns can be added as needed using the format above.

NOTE: Download the ForeFlight Logbook Template from plan.foreflight.com/logbook.

Supported Custom Fields Types

Field Type	In-App Data Entry Method	Formatting of Field in Logbook Template
Text	Keyboard	`[Text]CustomFieldName`
Numeric	Numeric Keypad with Decimal	`[Numeric]CustomFieldName`
Hours	Numeric Keypad with Decimal	`[Hours]CustomFieldName`
Counter	- and + Buttons and Numeric Keypad	`[Counter]CustomFieldName`
Date	Date Picker	`[Date]CustomFieldName`
DateTime	Date and Time Picker	`[DateTime]CustomFieldName`
Toggle	On / Off Toggle	`[Toggle]CustomFieldName`

The text within brackets (e.g., [Text]) is case-sensitive and must be typed exactly as shown. The CustomFieldName portion can be customized with the preferred name.

Example: Creating a Custom Field

Here is an example demonstrating how to create a custom field for noting what type of glider launch was utilized using the [Text]CustomFieldName:

Open the Logbook Template.
Find the custom fields in the template.
Choose the Custom Type desired. In this example, "Text" will be used.
Change the CustomFieldName portion a preferred name. In this example, "Launch Type" is used.

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