The first entry in most pilots’ logbooks is a discovery flight or a first lesson, signed by an instructor. Hundreds of entries later, that same book sits on an examiner’s table at a checkride, gets flipped through by a chief pilot at an interview, and goes back in the flight bag for the next flight.
A logbook is a record you are expected to keep. FAA rules (14 CFR 61.51) require you to log the training time and aeronautical experience you use to meet the requirements for a certificate, rating, or flight review, and the flights you use to show recent experience. That’s years of entries, so the book needs to stand up to flight bags, hangar desks, and the occasional coffee.
ASA’s The Standard hardcover log book is built for exactly that: a burgundy hardcover with room for flight time, aircraft, instructor details, and endorsements.
Quick answer: The ASA-SP-40 is ASA’s The Standard hardcover pilot log book, a 208-page burgundy logbook for student through professional pilots. It has columns for flight time, aircraft type, and instructor information plus a section for endorsements, and the hard cover is built to last for years, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
Specs at a glance
- Publisher. Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
- Model. The Standard hardcover pilot log book, ASA-SP-40.
- Cover. Hardcover in burgundy.
- Pages. 208.
- Logging. Space for flight time, aircraft type, and instructor information.
- Endorsements. A dedicated section for instructor endorsements.
Good logging habits
- Log the same day. Fill in each flight while the details are fresh, including the route and any remarks.
- Carry totals forward. Total each page and carry the figures to the next so your running time is always easy to check.
- Get endorsements in writing. Have your instructor write and sign each endorsement in the endorsements section at the time it’s given.
- Keep a backup. Photograph completed pages regularly; a lost logbook is hard to rebuild.
Pilot tip: Before a checkride, tab the pages that show each requirement: solo cross-countries, night time, instrument time, and the endorsements. An examiner who can find them quickly gets the practical test started on a good note.
Where to buy
ASA The Standard Hardcover Pilot Log Book (ASA-SP-40) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
How many pages does it have?
208 pages.
Is it suitable for student pilots?
Yes. It’s designed for pilots from student to professional, with a section for the endorsements students collect.
Do I have to use a paper logbook?
FAA rules require you to log certain flight time but don’t require a particular format. Many pilots keep a paper logbook, an electronic one, or both.
What color is the cover?
Burgundy hardcover.
