phecksel Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 I had this great idea of using RMS Flitesoft electronic log books when I was flying. Fortunately, I have printed copies up until 1999. Other than losing what I would roughly guess to be 100 hours between late 1999 and early 2002, is there any other reason to freak out about the missing data? Even if I could find the database, RMS has apparently ceased operations, so little hope of recovery. Any issues with going back to my original hard book and filling in all the data? Maybe with an explanation of what I'm doing? Quote
Rwsavory Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 The only logged info you really need is to prove currency for your flight. If I were you I would reconstruct the history as best you can and move on. I lost my very early log book from 35 years ago, and it's never been an issue. Quote
midlifeflyer Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 Wow! I wasn't aware the FlightSoft logbook was cloud-based with no local copy! I thought it was an application with it's data stored on your PC, in which case it's probably both recoverable and exportable. Have you contacted Seattle Avionics for support to try to revive the data? Quote
Cruiser Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 search the computer for file FSPL.exe That is the file you need to run the logbook. You will also need the files 'yourname'.plt and 'yourname'.log Quote
midlifeflyer Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 search the computer for file FSPL.exe That is the file you need to run the logbook. You will also need the files 'yourname'.plt and 'yourname'.log If it is local (which I suspected), doesn't the program still work from the original shortcuts? Quote
phecksel Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Posted December 1, 2013 If it is local (which I suspected), doesn't the program still work from the original shortcuts? It was local. In the process of two computer changes, more than likely lost the original data file. Since I was no longer flying, didn't even consider the program or data file. I'll do a search on those file extensions, but not hopeful. Quote
larryb Posted December 1, 2013 Report Posted December 1, 2013 I recently spent a Saturday scanning all of my aircraft logs and pilot logs into PDF files. Those are in turn stored in the cloud (Dropbox.com) as well as multiple computers. I did it to protect against losing them due to fire or theft, and losing 1/3 of the value of the plane. A side benefit is I now have access to them no matter where I am. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
midlifeflyer Posted December 3, 2013 Report Posted December 3, 2013 It was local. In the process of two computer changes, more than likely lost the original data file. Since I was no longer flying, didn't even consider the program or data file. I'll do a search on those file extensions, but not hopeful. If there is anything on you computer yo don't want to lose, there's no excuse in 2013 for not having an automated data backup. Period. Quote
phecksel Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Posted December 3, 2013 If there is anything on you computer yo don't want to lose, there's no excuse in 2013 for not having an automated data backup. Period. I have a fantastic system, server automatically backs up everything every night... However, through the two computer changes and giving up flying... never considered I'd ever need or want that data again. I think I "might" still have the original C: drive in a box of useless computer parts... need to go look for it. Quote
midlifeflyer Posted December 3, 2013 Report Posted December 3, 2013 I have a fantastic system, server automatically backs up everything every night... However, through the two computer changes and giving up flying... never considered I'd ever need or want that data again. I think I "might" still have the original C: drive in a box of useless computer parts... need to go look for it. I didn't realize that was the problem. I originally thought the issue was RMS going away but it is a more generic issue Quote
phecksel Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Posted December 3, 2013 If I could find the original data file, RMS going away could be the next issue... Twice before they upgraded the log book program and the data file would read in. RMS was an interesting company/program. They had a great idea, but a lot of cobbled together modules. I had an innate ability to find major bugs in each new release. Think my favorite, was I input code into a comment field and it immediately shut down the computer (Win3.1). I was dumbfounded, so I put in the exact same thing again, and the computer completely shut off. i forget the tech gobbley gook, but they were passing the comment through as a handle and the particular code I input was turn off the computer. When the modern version came out on CD, I asked if they wanted to bet if I could find a bug in 24 hours they didn't take the bet... but the CD wouldn't even load! The finally reached out to make me a beta tester, but due to new work constraints, I couldn't participate Quote
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