For pilots and flight ops teams, staying on top of actual versus planned timing is critical.

That’s why we’ve enhanced the way Top of Climb (TOC) and Top of Descent (TOD) waypoints are handled within the Navigation Log (Nav Log) on the skybook EFB app.

Making flight data more intuitive, accurate, and time-sequenced. 

Auto-ordering based on Actual Time Over

Now, when the flight crew enters an Actual Time Over (ATO) for TOC or TOD, the Nav Log automatically reorders the waypoint row based on that actual time.

Keeping everything in the correct chronological order... handy right?

To avoid unnecessary adjustments, the Nav Log will not reorder a waypoint when the ATO is close to the scheduled time and doesn’t affect its position in the sequence.

To make navigation even more intuitive, both Top of Climb and Top of Descent are highlighted with a clear border.

Making it easier for pilots to quickly identify these key phases of the flight.

Top of Climb vs Top of Descent

If you're new to aviation, navigation logs or just brushing up, it's helpful to know what Top of Climb and Top of Descent mean.

These two waypoints are essential for understanding your flight’s vertical profile.

TOC is the point where your aircraft finishes climbing and levels off at cruising altitude.

TOD is where the descent to your destination begins. 

Actual Time Over (ATO) refers to the precise time at which an aircraft passes a specific waypoint during a flight.

The Nav Log sits within the EFB Journey Log, which fits into the bigger picture of the complete flight phase workflow, that includes crew briefings and helps support situational awareness.

Seamless Post-flight access

Every waypoint, whether it's TOC, TOD, or any other point in the Nav Log, is automatically captured and stored securely in the skybook Record Vault after each flight.

This ensures a complete, time-stamped digital trail of every flight’s actual performance.

With years’ worth of navigational data available at your fingertips, teams can easily:

• Review full waypoint histories for any sector
• Analyse trends or performance across specific routes
• Support internal safety audits and regulatory compliance
• Share data between departments without manual data entry

Having access to this level of detail post-flight not only simplifies compliance but also opens the door for deeper operational insights.

It’s another way skybook is making flight data more accessible and useful, long after touchdown.

Why does it matter?

Efficient waypoint sequences help flight crews stay on top of their route in real time, especially in high-traffic airspace or complex operations.

With less time editing logs and more focus on flying; these updates reflect our ongoing commitment to smarter workflows and greater data accuracy.

Where small enhancements drive time savings and support effective post-flight analysis, ultimately contributing to flight safety.
 

Ready to see it in action?

Experience a smarter Nav Log and fully integrated EFB solution.

Book a tailored demo to explore all the time-saving and intuitive features skybook has to offer. Or learn how easily pilots can manage daily sector rotations, with the multi-sector briefing feature!