Reviewing Flight Statistics
FLYTELOG provides comprehensive statistics and analytics to help you understand your flying patterns, track progress, and maintain currency. This guide will show you how to access and interpret your flight statistics.
Step 1: Access the Dashboard
After logging into your FLYTELOG account, you'll land on your dashboard. The dashboard provides an overview of your key statistics at a glance.
Step 2: View Summary Statistics
On the dashboard, you'll see summary cards showing:
- Total Flight Hours: Your cumulative flight time
- Total Flights: Number of flights logged
- Current Month: Hours and flights for the current month
- Currency Status: Quick view of your currency requirements
Step 3: Navigate to Statistics Section
For detailed statistics, click on Statistics or Analytics in the main navigation menu. This will take you to a comprehensive statistics page.
Step 4: Review Total Hours
The statistics page displays your total flight hours broken down by:
- Total Flight Time: All flight hours
- PIC Time: Pilot in Command hours
- SIC Time: Second in Command hours
- Dual Time: Dual instruction hours
- Night Time: Night flight hours
- IFR Time: Instrument flight hours
Step 5: View Hours by Aircraft Type
See how many hours you've flown in each aircraft type:
- Look for the "Hours by Aircraft Type" section
- View a list or chart showing hours per aircraft type
- Identify which aircraft you fly most frequently
- Track progress toward type-specific requirements
Step 6: Analyze Monthly Breakdown
Review your flying activity by month:
- Find the "Monthly Breakdown" or "Hours by Month" section
- View a chart or table showing hours per month
- Identify patterns in your flying (busy months, quiet periods)
- Track monthly progress toward goals
Step 7: Review Flight Type Analysis
Analyze your flights by type:
- VFR vs IFR: See breakdown of visual vs instrument flights
- Day vs Night: Compare day and night flying hours
- Local vs Cross-Country: See distribution of flight types
- Solo vs Dual: Track solo and dual instruction flights
Step 8: Check Currency Status
Monitor your currency requirements:
- Navigate to the Currency section (may be on dashboard or separate page)
- View your current status for:
- 90-Day Currency: Recent flight activity
- 6-Month Currency: Medium-term currency
- Night Currency: Night flight requirements
- IFR Currency: Instrument currency status
- See how many days remain until currency expires
- Identify which requirements need attention
Step 9: View Statistics by Aircraft
To see statistics for a specific aircraft:
- Go to the Aircraft section
- Click on an aircraft
- View statistics specific to that aircraft, including:
- Total hours in that aircraft
- Number of flights
- Date range of flights
- Most frequent routes
Step 10: Analyze Trends and Graphs
FLYTELOG provides visual representations of your data:
- Line charts: Show trends over time
- Bar charts: Compare different categories
- Pie charts: Show proportions (e.g., hours by aircraft type)
- Tables: Detailed numerical breakdowns
Use these visualizations to:
- Identify flying patterns
- Track progress toward goals
- Plan future flying
- Maintain currency requirements
Step 11: Filter Statistics by Date Range
To view statistics for a specific period:
- Look for date range filters
- Select a start date and end date
- Or choose a preset range (This Year, Last Year, Last 12 Months, etc.)
- Statistics will update to show only the selected period
Step 12: Export Statistics
You can export your statistics for external analysis:
- Look for an "Export" or "Download" button on the statistics page
- Choose your preferred format (PDF, CSV, etc.)
- Download the file
- Use it for reports, planning, or sharing
Understanding Your Statistics
Total Hours
Your total flight hours represent your cumulative flying experience. This is important for:
- License requirements
- Insurance purposes
- Employment applications
- Personal tracking
Time Breakdowns
Different types of flight time serve different purposes:
- PIC Time: Counts toward pilot-in-command requirements
- SIC Time: Second-in-command experience
- Dual Time: Training and instruction received
- Night Time: Required for night currency
- IFR Time: Instrument flight experience
Currency Tracking
Currency statistics help you:
- Know when you need to fly to maintain currency
- Avoid letting currency expire
- Plan flights to meet requirements
- Track progress toward currency
Using Statistics for Planning
Your statistics can help you:
- Set goals: Use historical data to set realistic flying goals
- Maintain currency: Plan flights to meet currency requirements
- Track progress: Monitor progress toward license or rating requirements
- Identify patterns: Understand when and how often you fly
- Budget planning: Estimate future flying costs based on past activity
Dashboard Overview
Your dashboard provides quick access to key metrics:
- Recent activity: Latest flights and hours
- Currency alerts: Warnings about expiring currency
- Quick stats: Summary of total hours and flights
- Upcoming events: Certifications expiring soon
Best Practices
- Review regularly: Check your statistics periodically to stay informed
- Verify accuracy: Ensure all flights are logged correctly
- Use for planning: Use statistics to plan future flying
- Track goals: Set and monitor progress toward flying goals
- Export backups: Periodically export statistics as backups
Mobile Access
You can view your statistics on mobile devices:
- Statistics are optimized for mobile viewing
- Charts and graphs adapt to smaller screens
- All features are accessible on tablets and phones
Need Help?
If you have questions about interpreting your statistics or need assistance, contact us at support@flytelog.io.