Getting Started with Wader

New to Wader? Follow these steps to set up your account and log your first flight.

Welcome aboard. This guide walks you through everything you need to do to get Wader set up and start logging flights right away. Each step is quick — you can be logging your first flight in under a couple of minutes.

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Step 1: Download & Sign Up

Access Wader web app through your browser at https://logbook.waderaviation.com or download our dedicated mobile app from the app store: Wader is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) — search for Wader Logbook and install the app.

Web: the Sign Up page shows as soon as you open the platform for the first time.

Mobile: the Sign Up screen appears the first time you try a feature that needs an account.

You can choose among below options to create your account:

Option	Notes
Email & password	Standard sign-up with any email address
Continue with Google	Uses your Google account
Continue with Apple	Uses your Apple ID (available only on Apple devices)
Continue with Facebook	Uses your Facebook account

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Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

After signing up, you'll be prompted to set up your profile (mobile app) or requested to define your role (web app). You can always update your information later on accessing your Profile. Here are the data you can set and how they are used in Wader:

• Full name — used on exported logbooks and in the community feed

• Profile photo — optional, but it personalizes your experience

• Role — the app sets your default preferences based on it (check Step 3 below)

• Birthday — used for account ownership identification, whenever needed

• Country — helps Wader learn more about our community and know where to focus on further developments!

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Step 3: Set Your Preferences

Preferences are the defaults Wader applies automatically every time you log a new flight. Setting them up correctly from the start saves you a lot of repetitive tapping.

The most important defaults to configure:

Preference	What it does
Crew size	Sets whether your flights are solo or multi-crew
Function	Your usual role — PIC, SIC, Dual, etc.
Flight rules	IFR or VFR as your most common operation
Cross-country	Whether your flights should be counted as cross-country by default
Auto-calculate night time	Let the app automatically calculate night time for you based on the flight date, departure and arrival airport locations.

If you skip this step, Wader will learn your defaults from the first flight you log and use those going forward. You can always adjust preferences at any time.

For a full description of every preference option, see:

Preferences

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Step 4: Log Your First Flight

Web: Go to Logbook page and click the + Log a Flight button to add your first flight manually.

Mobile: Tap the + button at the bottom of the screen and select Flight to open the flight form.

The minimum fields required are:

• Flight date

• Aircraft (tail number and type)

• Departure and arrival airports

• OUT and IN times (block time)

• Function (PIC, SIC, Instructor, etc.)

• Pilot in Command name (required for EASA regulation only)

Fill those in and tap Save — that's it. Your flight is in the logbook!

A flight saved without the minimum fields will appear as incomplete (shown in gray in the mobile app or with a ⚠️ indication in the web app) and will not be counted in your totals or included in exports until all required fields are filled. Don't worry — you can open and complete it at any time.

For a full walkthrough of every field in the flight form, see:

Logging a Flight

Would rather bring in your flights all at once instead of filling them manually?

Check how to Import Your Data.

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Step 5: Check Your Dashboard

Open the Dashboard page to see an overview of your logbook at a glance, such as your totals per year, month, function or fleet, and other stats.

The Dashboard updates in real time as you log and complete flights.

Mobile: your Dashboard can be accessed by tapping your avatar in the top left corner or in More → Dashboard.

DASHBOARD

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Step 6: Export Your Logbook

Whenever you need a printed or digital copy of your logbook — for a line check, an interview, a license application, or your own records — your export is ready to go.

Web: open the Export page and select Logbook among the available options.

Mobile: head to More → Export Logbook and select the Logbook option.

EXPORT DATA

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What's next?

Now that you're set up, here are other Wader features to explore:

Section	What you'll find
Importing Your Data	Bring in flights from other logbook apps and airline reports
Exporting Your Data	Check all options available when you need to share, print or backup your data
Using the Feed	Share and check latest aviation news, alerts and threats
Airport Briefing	Check airport METAR/TAF and stats based on community reports
Keep Track of your Career	Manage your professional profile, documents, and qualifications. Check for job opportunities, with eligibility already matched to your logbook experience.