Modernizing Flight Documentation
Modernizing Flight Documentation
Modernizing Flight Documentation
Modernizing Flight Documentation
Through Digital Solutions
Through Digital Solutions
Through Digital Solutions
Through Digital Solutions
Timeline
Mar - Aug 2023
Mar - Aug 2023
Overview
LogBook is a conceptual mobile app designed to help private pilots transition from paper-based flight logs to a comprehensive digital solution.
The app enables pilots to record flight data, track budgets, monitor license requirements, and receive timely reminders for critical events such as medical exams and certifications.
LogBook is a conceptual mobile app designed to help private pilots transition from paper-based flight logs to a comprehensive digital solution.
The app enables pilots to record flight data, track budgets, monitor license requirements, and receive timely reminders for critical events such as medical exams and certifications.
Stressed Flight Tracking
Stressed Flight Tracking
Stressed Flight Tracking
After obtaining a pilot's license through extensive training and investment, maintaining proper flight records becomes crucial for licensing requirements. Air Navigation Regulations require detailed and accurate logging.
However, many pilots still rely on outdated paper logbooks that create several problems:
After obtaining a pilot's license through extensive training and investment, maintaining proper flight records becomes crucial for licensing requirements. Air Navigation Regulations require detailed and accurate logging.
However, many pilots still rely on outdated paper logbooks that create several problems:
Risk of loss or damage to critical documentation
Risk of loss or damage to critical documentation
Inefficient data management incompatible with modern multitasking needs
Inefficient data management incompatible with modern multitasking needs
Difficult calculations for flight hours and statistics
Difficult calculations for flight hours and statistics
No automatic reminders for important deadlines
No automatic reminders for important deadlines
Limited budget tracking capabilities for flight expenses
Limited budget tracking capabilities for flight expenses
As one pilot stated during research: "In our digital era, relying on paper logbooks remains a major disadvantage."
As one pilot stated during research: "In our digital era, relying on paper logbooks remains a major disadvantage."
Users Interviews
Users Interviews
Users Interviews
High concentration is required as data accuracy is critical for licensing
High concentration is required as data accuracy is critical for licensing
Many find paper systems frustrating and rigid
Many find paper systems frustrating and rigid
Pilots need access to their data from various locations as mobile professionals who travel between airports
Pilots need access to their data from various locations as mobile professionals who travel between airports
Secure backup is essential for regulatory compliance
Secure backup is essential for regulatory compliance
Pilots typically spend 10-15 minutes logging flight data after each flight
Pilots typically spend 10-15 minutes logging flight data after each flight
I interviewed 3 pilots aged 41-52 to understand their needs, behaviors, and pain points.
I interviewed 3 pilots aged 41-52 to understand their needs, behaviors, and pain points.
Interface Clarity
Simple, clear
Inconsistent
Complex
Navigation
Convenient
Limited
Difficult
Consistency
Aesthetic
Non-intuitive
Poor
Onboarding
Thorough
Basic
None
Learnability
Guided
Inconsistent
Difficult
Criteria
Log book
PilotLog
FlightLog
Good
Average
Poor
Interface Clarity
Simple, clear
Inconsistent
Complex
Navigation
Convenient
Limited
Difficult
Consistency
Aesthetic
Non-intuitive
Poor
Onboarding
Thorough
Basic
None
Learnability
Guided
Inconsistent
Difficult
Criteria
Log book
PilotLog
FlightLog
Good
Average
Poor
Interface Clarity
Simple, clear
Inconsistent
Complex
Navigation
Convenient
Limited
Difficult
Consistency
Aesthetic
Non-intuitive
Poor
Onboarding
Thorough
Basic
None
Learnability
Guided
Inconsistent
Difficult
Criteria
Log book
PilotLog
FlightLog
Good
Average
Poor
Competitive Analysis Conclusions
When I looked at other apps, I noticed that many of them have gaps in user experience.
Many apps prioritize feature quantity over usability
Many apps prioritize feature quantity over usability
Budget tracking and expense management are missing entirely
Budget tracking and expense management are missing entirely
Onboarding experiences are inadequate for less tech-savvy pilots
Onboarding experiences are inadequate for less tech-savvy pilots
LogBook addresses these pain points with a simple, guided approach that maintains all necessary functionality while significantly improving ease of use.
LogBook addresses these pain points with a simple, guided approach that maintains all necessary functionality while significantly improving ease of use.
Pain Points
Critical flight records at risk of loss or damage
Critical flight records at risk of loss or damage
Time-consuming manual calculations and data entry
Time-consuming manual calculations and data entry
No system for tracking headlines and budgets
No system for tracking headlines and budgets
Goals
Secure cloud backup with offline access capability anywhere
Secure cloud backup with offline access capability anywhere
Critical deadline reminders and budget tracking
Critical deadline reminders and budget tracking
Automated reminders for medical exams and licenses
Automated reminders for medical exams and licenses
Intuitive interface with automated calculations
Intuitive interface with automated calculations
Motivations
Peace of mind with reliable data backup
Peace of mind with reliable data backup
Simplify license maintenance
Simplify license maintenance
Maximize available flight budget
Maximize available flight budget
Focus on flying, not paperwork
Focus on flying, not paperwork
Bio
After Roy took out a pilot's license for an ultralight plane, he regularly flies in Israel and occasionally travels to Europe with friends. He's meticulous about flight preparation but struggles with maintaining paper records of his flights.
After Roy took out a pilot's license for an ultralight plane, he regularly flies in Israel and occasionally travels to Europe with friends. He's meticulous about flight preparation but struggles with maintaining paper records of his flights.
Usage Scenario
After landing, Roe uses LogBook to quickly record his flight data while waiting to pick up his son from school. He notices the app's reminder about his upcoming medical exam in two weeks. Checking his monthly flight budget, he sees he has room for additional flights this month. All his data is automatically backed up, giving him confidence that his license requirements are being properly maintained.
After landing, Roe uses LogBook to quickly record his flight data while waiting to pick up his son from school. He notices the app's reminder about his upcoming medical exam in two weeks. Checking his monthly flight budget, he sees he has room for additional flights this month. All his data is automatically backed up, giving him confidence that his license requirements are being properly maintained.
"In the technological age we are still stuck with a physical book and this is a huge disadvantage."
"In the technological age we are still stuck with a physical book and this is a huge disadvantage."
Age
Status
Occupation
44 years old
Marred + 2
Engineer
Roe Shahar
Start
End
Adjust budget goal period
Set target goal
Pick uo flight date
Set flight coast
Set Alert
Date
Departure
Arrival
Aircraft
Function
Summary
Date
Time
Summary
Add new
Budget
Flight
New simulator session
Start
End
Adjust budget goal period
Set target goal
Pick uo flight date
Set flight coast
Set Alert
Date
Departure
Arrival
Aircraft
Function
Summary
Date
Time
Summary
Add new
Budget
Flight
New simulator session
Primary User Flow Diagram
New flight registration, Flight simulator session logging, Budget management
New flight registration, Flight simulator session logging, Budget management
Notification
On / Off
Calendar Sync
Show all notifications
Create new event
Sound (Choose)
Vibrate (On / Off)
Snooze (Set time)
Repeat (Set period)
Alert
Start
End
Notification
On / Off
Calendar Sync
Show all notifications
Create new event
Sound (Choose)
Vibrate (On / Off)
Snooze (Set time)
Repeat (Set period)
Alert
Start
End
Secondary User Flow Diagram
Setting up alerts and reminders, Configuring notifications, Calendar synchronization
Setting up alerts and reminders, Configuring notifications, Calendar synchronization
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
Quick Aircraft Selection
Opening FAB menu
Setting Function time
Instant Flight Summary
Home with total hours
Flight Registration Flow 1 / 2
Flight Registration Flow 1 / 2
Primary User Flow
Primary User Flow
Primary User Flow
Problem:
Pilots spend 10-15 minutes logging flight data after each flight, risking errors.
Pilots spend 10-15 minutes logging flight data after each flight, risking errors.
Solution:
A streamlined step-by-step process that guides pilots through accurate data entry quicker.
A streamlined step-by-step process that guides pilots through accurate data entry quicker.
budget management
Budget management preview with configurable alerts and spending targets, making complex tasks intuitive and efficient.
budget management
Budget management preview with configurable alerts and spending targets, making complex tasks intuitive and efficient.
budget management
Budget management preview with configurable alerts and spending targets, making complex tasks intuitive and efficient.
Primary User Flow
Primary User Flow
Primary User Flow
Several screens from adjusting the budget 2 / 2
Several screens from adjusting the budget 2 / 2
Problem:
Paper logbooks lack expense tracking, making it difficult to manage flight costs.
Paper logbooks lack expense tracking, making it difficult to manage flight costs.
Solution:
Visual budget tools with customizable alerts to help pilots optimize their flight budget.
Visual budget tools with customizable alerts to help pilots optimize their flight budget.
Opening FAB menu
Customizable Budget Alerts
Setting Flight coast
Setting Notification
Visual budget indicator provides instant status awareness
Visual budget indicator provides instant status awareness
Single-tap aircraft selection saves time compared to manual entry
Single-tap aircraft selection saves time compared to manual entry
After logging flight details, pilots can track their expenses against monthly budget goals, ensuring both regulatory compliance and financial management
After logging flight details, pilots can track their expenses against monthly budget goals, ensuring both regulatory compliance and financial management
Alert preferences accommodate different pilot preferences for notification timing
Alert preferences accommodate different pilot preferences for notification timing
I conducted the usability test with 4 people. Three of them meet the persona criteria
I conducted the usability test with 4 people. Three of them meet the persona criteria
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Before
Before
Delay in recognizing actions in the Floating Action Button
Delay in recognizing actions in the Floating Action Button
Confusion about how to start using the product
Confusion about how to start using the product
Uncertainty about navigation between sections
Uncertainty about navigation between sections
After
Enhancing visual emphasis of interactive elements
Enhancing visual emphasis of interactive elements
Adding comprehensive onboarding screens
Adding comprehensive onboarding screens
Improving visual hierarchy and navigation cues
Improving visual hierarchy and navigation cues
Several UI Examples
Several UI Examples
Several UI Examples
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
Flight statistics
Flight statistics preview
Flight statistics
Flight statistics preview
Flight statistics
Flight statistics preview
Aircraft information
Aircraft information preview
Aircraft information
Aircraft information preview
Airports and routes
Airports and routes preview
Airports and routes
Airports and routes preview
Typography
Title Large - Roboto Regular 21/28
Title Medium - Roboto Medium 18/24
Title Small - Roboto Medium 16/24
Label Large - Roboto Medium 14/20
Label Medium - Roboto Medium 12/16
Label Small - Roboto Medium 11/16
Body Large - Roboto 16/24
Body Medium - Roboto 14/20
Body Small - Roboto 12/16
Color Palette
Primary
D97C99
3B4F7D
6E8AA6
A3BAD1
FF6347
FF9F47
E9DFA7
45CED9
6A8FE7
F9A0BA
F94747
Iconography
Typography
Title Large - Roboto Regular 21/28
Title Medium - Roboto Medium 18/24
Title Small - Roboto Medium 16/24
Label Large - Roboto Medium 14/20
Label Medium - Roboto Medium 12/16
Label Small - Roboto Medium 11/16
Body Large - Roboto 16/24
Body Medium - Roboto 14/20
Body Small - Roboto 12/16
Color Palette
Primary
D97C99
3B4F7D
6E8AA6
A3BAD1
FF6347
FF9F47
E9DFA7
45CED9
6A8FE7
F9A0BA
F94747
Iconography
Typography
Title Large - Roboto Regular 21/28
Title Medium - Roboto Medium 18/24
Title Small - Roboto Medium 16/24
Label Large - Roboto Medium 14/20
Label Medium - Roboto Medium 12/16
Label Small - Roboto Medium 11/16
Body Large - Roboto 16/24
Body Medium - Roboto 14/20
Body Small - Roboto 12/16
Color Palette
Primary
D97C99
3B4F7D
6E8AA6
A3BAD1
FF6347
FF9F47
E9DFA7
45CED9
6A8FE7
F9A0BA
F94747
Iconography
Visual Design System
Visual Design System
Intuitive Flight Logging
Intuitive Flight Logging
Step-by-step guidance for efficient data entry
Step-by-step guidance for efficient data entry
Smart Budget Planning
Smart Budget Planning
Visual expense tracking with threshold alerts
Visual expense tracking with threshold alerts
Smart Notification System
Smart Notification System
Color-coded timeline for critical events
Color-coded timeline for critical events
Design Highlights
Design Highlights
My Learning
My Learning
Working on LogBook showed me that good design isn't about showing off fancy UI tricks,
but about making someone's day easier.
When I tested this concept with potential users and got their smiles, it clicked for me what user-centered design really means.
Working on LogBook showed me that good design isn't about showing off fancy UI tricks,
but about making someone's day easier.
When I tested this concept with potential users and got their smiles, it clicked for me what user-centered design really means.
Mobile app concept designed to help private pilots transition from paper-based flight logs to a comprehensive digital solution for regulatory compliance and efficient flight management.
Challenge
Pilots fill in the logging flight data after each flight, risking errors and struggling with maintaining paper records for licensing requirements.
"In our digital era, relying on paper logbooks remains a major disadvantage."
Solution
Intuitive Flight Logging: Created step-by-step guided entry process where pilots can instantly recognize aircraft and automate time calculations rather than manual entry.
Smart Budget Management: Designed visual expense tracking with threshold alerts to help pilots optimize their flight budget and maintain regulatory compliance.
Overview
UI Design
Created complete visual design system including typography, color palette, and iconography for aviation-focused mobile interface.
Prototyping
Created high-fidelity interactive prototypes demonstrating complete user journeys from onboarding to daily use.
Usability Testing
Identified and resolved critical issues including floating action button recognition and navigation confusion through iterative testing.
Feature Development
Designed core features based on identified pain points - automated data backup, budget tracking systems, and deadline reminder functionality.
User Research
Conducted interviews with 3 pilots (ages 41-52) to identify pain points and validate assumptions about flight logging challenges.
Design Process & Skills Demonstrated
Usability Issues Identified
Delay in recognizing floating action button functionality
Confusion about how to start using the product
Uncertainty about navigation between sections
Design Solutions Implemented
Enhanced visual emphasis of interactive elements
Added comprehensive onboarding screens
Improved visual hierarchy and navigation cues
Design Improvements Through Testing
Before
After
Skills & Tools Applied
User interviews and persona development
Wireframing and user flow mapping
High-fidelity prototyping and interaction design
Usability testing and iterative design
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome UI
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
New flight entry
Flight logging flow preview
Flight statistics
Flight statistics preview
Flight statistics
Flight statistics preview
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