skyloglive.com

What It Is

SkyLog is a digital logbook platform built for skydivers. Its core focus is not general project management, but turning each skydive into a fully structured record covering exit altitude, freefall, deployment, gear, weather, and instructor sign-off. It also covers instructors, packers, riggers, and dropzone information, making it a fairly complete tool for the skydiving ecosystem.

Core Features and Collaboration

Jump Logbook supports recording altitude, freefall time, aircraft type, landing area, jump partners, notes, and media. It syncs across mobile, watch, and web, and also supports offline logging with later synchronization. Gear Tracker can manage rigs, canopies, AADs, helmets, serial numbers, jump counts, and repack/inspection dates, with automatic reminders. The instructor directory can be filtered by discipline and DZ, supports course requests, and lets post-training debriefs and sign-offs be written back into the logbook. Sign-offs emphasize tamper resistance: editing an earlier jump record makes the broken chain visible. Dropzone Directory, SkyView, Packing, and Rigging Services bring dropzone listings, packing, and certified maintenance services into the same record system.

Pricing and Data

Pricing information is fairly restrained: the first 50 jumps are permanently free, with no credit card required; after that, a “small monthly fee” is required to keep unlimited logging, but the exact amount is not disclosed. Importing paper logbooks is free for paid users, while free-tier users pay a small per-jump fee. On data, the platform states that it does not sell skydiving data or run ads, supports CSV, FIT, or full archive exports, and deletes data after account closure. Privacy controls are relatively granular: each jump is private by default and can be shared on a per-jump basis.

Pros and Cons

The main strength is the depth of its vertical focus: it covers personal logs, gear safety, training progression, trusted sign-offs, and service records. Offline capability, import/export, and cross-device sync also fit the realities of skydiving well. The downsides are gaps in enterprise-software information: there is no visible mention of an API, SSO, admin permissions, audit logs, formal security certifications, or SLA. SkyView’s value depends on whether dropzones actually adopt it, and pricing and payment methods are not transparent.

Who It’s For and Access from China

SkyLog is suitable for individuals who skydive regularly and need to preserve long-term records, AFF or progression students, and professionals who want to manage courses, sign-offs, packing, or rigger services. Whether it is sufficient for large DZ operators depends on SkyView adoption and backend capabilities. There is no textual evidence regarding access from China, a Chinese interface, or local payment options, so these remain unknown. Alternatives include Paralog, Parasport, or a paper logbook.