Managing Flight Log Configuration in Horizon

Purpose

This article explains how to manage and configure Flight Log settings in Portside Horizon, including Approach Types, Delay Types, and Flight Log Statuses.
These configurations help operators maintain accurate flight reporting, categorize operational events, and standardize how flight data is logged.

Navigation Path

From the main menu:
More → Flight Log

(Reference: Screenshots – Flight Log Configuration Pages)

1. Overview

The Flight Log configuration area allows administrators to define and maintain standard operational categories used in trip and flight records.

Key configurable sections include:

• Approach Type – Defines instrument and navigation approaches used in flight operations.

• Delay Type – Classifies causes of flight delays.

• Flight Log – Defines the stages or statuses of a flight log (e.g., Departure, Logged, Verified).

These standardized configurations ensure consistency across operational reporting and compliance systems.

2. Approach Type

Purpose

Defines the types of instrument approaches available for logging flight operations.
Each approach type is categorized as either Precision or Non-Precision, which determines how the system classifies it in performance metrics.

How to Add an Approach Type

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1. Navigate to More → Flight Log → Approach Type.

2. Click + Add Approach Type.

3. Complete the following fields:

4. Click Save to store your entry.

Example Approach Types

3. Delay Type

Purpose

Defines standardized reasons for flight delays, allowing the organization to track operational issues and generate accurate delay reports.

How to Add a Delay Type

1. Navigate to More → Flight Log → Delay Type.

2. Click + Add Delay Type.

3. Complete the following fields:

4. Click Save.

Example Delay Types

4. Flight Log Status

Purpose

Defines the standard status phases of a flight log record.
Statuses are used to track a flight’s documentation process — from initial data entry to verification and approval.

How to Add a Flight Log Status

1. Navigate to More → Flight Log → Flight Log.

2. Click + Add Flight Log (if available).

3. Fill in the following fields:

4. Click Save to finalize the status.

Example Flight Log Statuses

5. Exporting and Managing Data

6. Best Practices

• Use consistent naming conventions for approach and delay types to ensure clean reporting.

• Regularly review inactive items to keep your lists current.

• Color-code categories for quick visual identification in flight logs.

• Export and archive configurations quarterly for audit tracking.

• Enable Mobile Sync for all active categories to ensure mobile users can log data in real-time.

7. Summary

Example Use Case

A flight experiences a 45-minute delay due to weather during an RNAV approach.

• Approach Type: RNAV (Non-Precision)

• Delay Type: Wx (Weather)

• Flight Log Status: Logged → Verified

This standardized configuration ensures the delay and approach are accurately tracked for operational reporting and regulatory review.