How do I create custom logbook fields in my 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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