Plogbook - The Ultimate Software for General Aviation

Solutions For Any Size Organisation

Whether you’re a single-aircraft syndicate or a multi-base flight school with hundreds of aircraft.
Plogbook can make your operations smoother and more efficient.

Syndicates

Plogbook simplifies syndicate admin by tracking defects, scheduling, and collecting member payments hassle-free.

Flying Clubs

For larger flying clubs, Plogbook streamlines bookings, enhances member engagement, and simplifies maintenance reporting.

Flying Schools

With support for multiple bases and fleets, Plogbook centralises scheduling, payments, and student record management.

The Plogbook Platform

A Comprehensive Suite of Tools for Aviation Management

Aircraft Logbooks

Keep detailed aircraft logbooks updated effortlessly, ensuring compliance and simplifying record management.

Booking & Scheduling

Simplify aircraft bookings with an intuitive system that streamlines scheduling for pilots and administrators.

Student Reporting

Efficiently track student progress, flights, and lessons across all your bases and aircraft in one system.

Maintenance Reports

Stay on top of safety with real-time defect reporting, maintenance tracking, and actionable notifications.

Social Connections

Bring your community together by sharing flights, plans, and experiences with pilots in your aviation circle.

Online Payments

Manage payments easily, with tools for collecting membership fees, flight costs, and other charges online.

Effortless Aircraft Scheduling

Simplify your operations with intuitive booking features.

Visual calendar interface for streamlined scheduling
View and manage bookings at a glance with an intuitive, color-coded calendar that makes complex schedules easy to handle.
Availability Finder
Quickly find available flight slots by filtering based on Aircraft, Aircraft Type, and Instructor Availability. Ideal for both solo rentals and student flight lessons.
Dual instructor-student booking option
Simplify training sessions by allowing both instructors and students to coordinate and confirm their schedules directly through the platform.
Automatic email notifications to keep everyone informed
Ensure no booking goes unnoticed with timely email reminders and updates for all participants.

Elevate Training with Data Driven Insights

Comprehensive tools for flight schools.

Track student progress and flight hours
Monitor individual student achievements with detailed tracking of flight hours, completed lessons, and certifications. Easily identify areas for improvement and celebrate milestones with accessible and organized data.
Generate detailed performance report
Automatically compile data into professional, easy-to-read reports that can be shared with students and instructors. These reports include metrics like lesson completion rates, assessment results, and logged flight times, helping you evaluate and improve training effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with training requirements
Stay on top of regulatory and organisational standards by tracking mandatory training hours, certifications, and skill evaluations. Plogbook’s system helps ensure that every student meets the necessary requirements, avoiding delays in certification.

Stay Airworthy, Stay Safe

Centralised maintenance tracking for aircraft.

Schedule routine maintenance and log repairs
Plan and document maintenance activities to ensure aircraft remain in optimal condition. Stay ahead of maintenance requirements with a user-friendly interface.
Automatic email notifications to maintenance provider
Keep all stakeholders informed by sending automated emails to maintenance providers whenever a new defect or maintenance need arises, ensuring timely responses and reduced downtime.
Traffic light defect report system
Quickly assess the status of aircraft defects with a visual traffic light system. Red indicates critical defects that require immediate attention, yellow denotes non-critical but necessary fixes, and green confirms no issues detected.
Automatic Minimum Equipment List (MEL) integration
Automatically determine whether a defect can be deferred or is non-deferred based on an aircraft’s Minimum Equipment List. This feature simplifies decision-making and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Track hours remaining until the next scheduled service
Easily monitor how many hours are left until critical maintenance events, such as 50-hour, 100-hour, or annual inspections. This proactive approach minimizes disruptions and ensures regulatory compliance.
Manually edit defect and equipment lists for each aircraft
Maintain full control by updating defect logs and equipment lists directly within the system, enabling centralised management for every aircraft

Your Flight History, Simplified

Keep detailed, accurate logs at your fingertips.

Record real-time technical logs of all flight
Capture comprehensive flight details and integrate student reporting seamlessly, ensuring all operational and training data is logged accurately.
Generate CSV files for operational purpose
Convert technical logs into CSV files to streamline operational record-keeping. Create files tailored for flight logs, airframe data, and engine performance, making it simple to update paper or electronic logbooks.
Transfer data seamlessly to aircraft logbook
Automatically prepare and format data for inclusion in aircraft logbooks, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative overhead.

Coming in 2025: A Social Revolution for Aviation

At Plogbook, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our next big feature, set to launch in 2025, is designed to transform the aviation industry by introducing a completely new way for pilots, clubs, and schools to connect. This groundbreaking social platform will go beyond traditional networking, creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building a stronger, united aviation community. Stay tuned and join Plogbook as we redefine how aviators interact and grow together.

The Team Behind Plogbook

A passionate team dedicated to simplifying flight operations and fostering community.

Sam Roberts

Co-Founder

Sam has a decade of experience running flying clubs and schools, making him a seasoned expert in aviation operations. A dedicated pilot, Sam has held his Private Pilot License (PPL) for 8 years. At Plogbook, Sam spearheads the commercial and sales sector, ensuring Plogbook stays connected with the aviation community helping to continue meeting their needs. His profound expertise in general aviation drives the core of everything we do.

Will Brazier

Co-Founder

Will brings over 12 years of expertise in software development to the Plogbook team. A passionate aviator, Will has been flying for more than a decade and holds both a UK PPL and IR(R), as well as an FAA PPL. As the driving force behind Plogbook’s development, Will ensures the platform is cutting-edge, reliable, and tailored to the needs of pilots and flying clubs alike. His combined love of flying and technology fuels the innovation behind Plogbook.

You don't have to believe us,

We're trusted by the best flight organisations

"At Cotswold Flight Training Plogbook has transformed how we operate. From seamless bookings to detailed student progress tracking, its the ultimate tool for any flying school. CFT love using Plogbook!"

Thomas Bolam - Co-Founder, Cotswold Flight Training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plogbook?

Plogbook is an all-in-one aviation management platform designed for flying clubs, schools, syndicate groups, aircraft owners, and pilots. It offers tools for booking, maintenance tracking, student reporting, and more.

Who can use Plogbook?

Plogbook is tailored for flying clubs, flight schools, aircraft syndicates, individual aircraft owners, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts.

How does the booking system work?

The booking system allows users to schedule aircraft, instructors, and resources with a simple, intuitive calendar interface. Notifications are sent automatically to confirm bookings.

What payment methods does Plogbook support?

Plogbook uses Stripe and Stripe Connect to handle secure card payments for subscriptions, flight payments and account credit.

Can Plogbook be customized for my organisation?

Yes, Plogbook is highly customizable. Features such as student reporting, booking rules, and maintenance schedules can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

Does Plogbook support multi-user accounts?

Absolutely. Plogbook allows multiple users, such as members, instructors, and admins, to access and manage the platform with different permission levels.

What kind of support can I expect as a new customer?

We provide personalized onboarding, including direct video calls and step-by-step walkthroughs to help you transition seamlessly to Plogbook. Our team is here to assist you every step of the way.

Can I request new features or enhancements for Plogbook?

Absolutely! We value customer feedback and encourage you to share your suggestions. Many of our features have been developed based on user input to ensure Plogbook meets your needs.

Is there training available for my team?

Yes, we offer tailored training sessions for your staff, whether they’re instructors, admins, or club members. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels confident using Plogbook to its fullest potential.

How does the payment processing for fuel and other fees work?

You can set parameters for fuel prices, aircraft pricing, and other fees. Payments are processed directly through Plogbook and deposited into the syndicate or club’s account.

Redefining The Future of General Aviation Management

The ULTIMATE solution for pilots, flight schools and aircraft operators

Solutions For Any Size Organisation

Syndicates

Flying Clubs

Flying Schools

The Plogbook Platform

Aircraft Logbooks

Booking & Scheduling

Student Reporting

Maintenance Reports

Social Connections

Online Payments

Effortless Aircraft Scheduling

Visual calendar interface for streamlined scheduling

Availability Finder

Dual instructor-student booking option

Automatic email notifications to keep everyone informed

Elevate Training with Data Driven Insights

Track student progress and flight hours

Generate detailed performance report

Ensure compliance with training requirements

Stay Airworthy, Stay Safe

Schedule routine maintenance and log repairs

Automatic email notifications to maintenance provider

Traffic light defect report system

Automatic Minimum Equipment List (MEL) integration

Track hours remaining until the next scheduled service

Manually edit defect and equipment lists for each aircraft

Your Flight History, Simplified

Record real-time technical logs of all flight

Generate CSV files for operational purpose

Transfer data seamlessly to aircraft logbook

Start Building Your Aviation Hub Today

Customize your workflow.

Easy onboarding, fast adoption.

Boost engagement.

Ready for your organisation to climb to the next Flight Level?