Troubleshooting Missing Entries in FSX Flight Log

Firstly, I'd like to express my understanding of your issue with FSX's flight log. It can be a bit disheartening to put in all that flying time and not see the records reflected in the log. From my knowledge, this is a known quirk with Microsoft Flight Simulator X, but there are various steps you can take to address it.

• 1. Backup & Check your Logbook File:
  Your flight log is stored in a file named "logbook.bin". It's essential to make a backup of this file before attempting any fixes. The default location is typically:
  C:\Users[YourUsername]\Documents\Flight Simulator X Files

• 2. Corruption of the Logbook File:
  There have been instances where the "logbook.bin" gets corrupted.
  • Backup your "logbook.bin" as mentioned above.
  • Delete the original (ensure you have the backup).
  • Restart FSX and undertake a flight. Once finished, check if a new log entry is made.
• 3. Third-party Addons:
  Are you using any third-party addons? Sometimes these can interfere with FSX's normal operations. Consider:
  • Temporarily disabling them.
  • Conducting a flight.
  • Checking if the log updates.
• 4. User Permissions:
  FSX may not have the necessary permissions to write to the logbook.
  • Right-click the FSX icon and choose Run as administrator.
  • Check if this resolves the issue.
• 5. Alternative Logging Tools:
  If the in-game logbook continues to be problematic, you might consider external logging tools. While I won't link to specific tools here, a quick search will yield some top-rated options that many in the flight sim community have turned to when faced with similar issues.

Remember, if you decide to switch to Microsoft Flight Simulator (released in 2020) or X-Plane 12 in the future, these platforms have more robust and less error-prone logging systems. However, each sim comes with its own unique challenges and advantages.

If you could provide more specifics, such as any error messages or other behaviors you've observed, it might help pinpoint the issue further. Waiting for your details, and I'll be more than happy to dive deeper.

Safe flying!