Earlier this year a few of us were talking about a possible new Pilot Log book product. I really liked this idea, but I never had time to really pursue it. Over the last week or so it has been bouncing around in the back of my head again and I'd like to start nailing it down.
I would like for you guys to help me work out what all should be on it. My initial thoughts are that the finished product will be half letter sheet in size (8.5 x 5.5 inches). This should fit nicely into most of the side pockets on the bags out there (I'll make sure if fits the Ranger bags and any others that end up on the AA site).
Here is what I have for items that need to be on it so far:
Player's Info
- Pilot's Name
- Mission Date
- Sortie Number
- Health (for campaigns)
- Plane flown
Opponent's Info
- Opponent's Names
- Pilot's Name
- Plane Flown
Mission Stats
- Kills
- Shot Down
- Forced Down (chased off)
- KIA/POW
- Retreated
- Successful Recon
- Targets Bombed
- Targets Strafed
I'm looking at a faint background image on each page with information blocks "sitting on top of it". To conserve space, I'm thinking of placing check boxes next to each pilot's name for things like Shot Down, Retreated, etc. a Mission Objective block would have similar check boxes for targets bombed and the like. At the bottom of the page would be a notes section for writing down more detailed things from the mission.
The book would be bound and would have a nice cover with some artwork on it and possibly a clear plastic protective cover and thicker back.
Target price I would be shooting for would be less then $10.
Please give me your thoughts on what should be in it and any ideas you have for the layout.
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