How do I backup all pilot data onto a CD/USB stick?
To make a complete backup of all of your data files to a CD or USB stick you will require a blank CD or USB stick and Duty and Flight Times version 8.22 or above. Click here to order a Duty and Flight Times upgrade. It is highly recommended that users upgrade to 8.71.04 or above so that the registration code is also automatically backed up. This ensures that when data is restored a registration code will not be required from Aviation Software. • Run DFT8 • From the Pilot Summary screen, select File > Archive (also called Archive / Transfer Data) • Select the Automatic Backup tab • Select the Backup All button. This will create a complete backup of your data files – usually in the C:\Program Files\Dft6\PilotBackups folder • In the Automatic Backup Folder text box select/highlight all of the text • In the Automatic Backup Folder text box right-click and select Copy • Start Windows Explorer (Select Start > Run > Enter explorer.exe > Select OK) • In the Address text box right-click and sel