... The tech natured computer types love the software...I hate it. I'm old school simple ...
it seems very redundant and time consuming to log the same steps already printed in the book.
Jason
As my FSDO said, you need proof you built the plane.
So, take some pictures with you in them and log your time. BTW, I used Excel and the template is available on my website.
imo, far too much time is spent putting this type of log together. You will never again look at it with all of the fun time you will spend flying. Do the minimal documentation requirement to satisfy your DAR and get it in the air.
No. There is no specific guidance on what documentation is required. You just need to be able to convince the FAA rep or DAR that the plane was primarily amateur built. Progress pictures with you in the photos and/or handwritten notes or just instructions with noted completion dates for each step all help. Since the type and amont of documentation required is a bit subjective, my suggestion is to either make sure you have plenty or to establish early on who will be doing your airworthiness inspection and seek that individuals guidance so that there is no issue when the time comes.
There is specific guidance on what constitutes proof/evidence of building from the FAA -
Pages 7 and 8 of this AC -
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/4db2c5cd655cb3cc86257647004af4ee/$FILE/AC%2020-27G.pdf
There is specific guidance on what constitutes proof/evidence of building from the FAA -
Pages 7 and 8 of this AC -
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/4db2c5cd655cb3cc86257647004af4ee/$FILE/AC%2020-27G.pdf