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[QUOTE="Neal Culiner, post: 18884, member: 1"]
Hello Andy,
 
The date/time selectors have an advantage over manual date/time input, the data is validated by the device so you are assured you'll have a valid date and time, i.e. not Feb 29th at 2999 hours.  I actually like the user-interface Apple created for date/time input, they are pretty fast once you get accustomed to it.  Logbook Pro actually takes your prior time, i.e. OUT if you're logging Takeoff, and should put it close, i.e. it adds 15 minutes to OUT to set the starting point for your TO time.  So you shouldn't have to go too far unless you have a very long flight.  Of course you can tap the blue > to auto-enter the NOW date/time which again should put you very close to what you need.  As the app evolves, as it already has come a long way in two months, I can see adding the capability to define the defaults for these automatic offsets, i.e. define the number of minutes to increment TO from OUT, etc.  A lot of great stuff still to come, it's only just begun.
 
I'm hoping someday I can find a way to put the time picker into 24 HR mode but from what I have found so far it can only be done if the device uses 24 HR mode which is discussed in this [URL="http://helpdesk.nc-software.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=132&nav=0"]KB article[/URL].  
 
In summary, yes, I could design a manual input system but I believe the validation provided by the iPhone pickers is more important and accurate.  I feel a manual input for date/time is a poor design decision hence why it is avoided.
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