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   What is Joker Fuel?

   • Unlike bingo fuel where the aircraft has only the minimum fuel to land, joker fuel includes a reserves margin. It also considered a more calculated fuel value to that of bingo fuel. Again, it is an informal phrase which dates back to the United States Air Force (USAF) during the World War II era.

   What does Bingo and Joker Fuel Mean? - Aviation Info

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   How does Joker Fuel differ from bingo fuel?

   • Joker Fuel differs from Bingo Fuel due to it including a preplanned transition point in the flight instead of having to divert, which is when Bingo Fuel is used.

   Bingo Fuel Explained: What It Means for Pilots and Passengers

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   How much fuel does Joker use?

   • If I arrive on station and the math says 800 lbs, my bingo is still 1000 lbs. The more conservative answer is the correct answer. Joker is a different beast and is very subjective and very mission specific. Basically it's (Bingo)+ (minimum fuel for the mission). It varies from mission to mission. Sorry that probably doesn't help too much.

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   Why do airlines use Joker Fuel?

   • It serves as a more precise and calculated estimate, providing an extra safety buffer for flight operations. In essence, joker fuel offers a comforting surplus beyond the essential minimum, ensuring added security during flights.

   Bingo Fuel Meaning (Why The Term Isn't Used In Civilian Aviation)

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   What if I hit Joker Fuel after item 3?

   • Example: If you have 10 items you'd like to accomplish and you hit Joker fuel after item 3, you might be behind timeline and you can adjust accordingly. If there is nothing in your mission that lends itself to an obvious Joker fuel then set it to an appropriate standard value above your bingo for good habit patterns.

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   Why is 'bingo' called 'Joker'?

   • Bingo is used because it is phonetically easy to be distinguished, like using niner instead of nine because the latter sounds too much like nein in German ("no"). Joker is used because the additional fuel is a wildcard option to get to one or more alternate landing sites. "Bingo" originated with aircraft carrier operations.

   What is the history of "Joker" and "Bingo" fuel terms?

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   Feb 14, 2018 · Other military, and even civilian operators, have since adopted "Bingo Fuel" to mean minimum fuel to safely reach an airport. My own research shows that there is no definite answer to the origin of Bingo. "Joker Fuel" is a predetermined amount of fuel in excess of Bingo Fuel.

3. aviationinfo.net › what-does-bingo-and-joker-fuel-meanWhat does Bingo and Joker Fuel Mean? - Aviation Info

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   Oct 2, 2024 · What is Joker Fuel? Joker fuel is a fuel value which is more than the bingo fuel level. Unlike bingo fuel where the aircraft has only the minimum fuel to land, joker fuel includes a reserves margin. It also considered a more calculated fuel value to that of bingo fuel.

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   Sep 17, 2023 · What is Joker Fuel? Joker fuel, a term with its origins in the United States Air Force during World War II, represents a fuel quantity exceeding the minimum level required for landing, which is known as bingo fuel. While bingo fuel is strictly the minimum fuel required for a safe landing, joker fuel includes an additional reserve margin.

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   • What Does Bingo Fuel Mean?
   • The Term Was First Used in WW2
   • How Bingo Fuel Is Calculated
   • Pilots Shouldn’T Actually Use The Phrase Bingo Fuel
   • What Does Joker Fuel Mean?

   Generally, speaking, Bingo Fuel means the minimum amount of fuel that is required to safely reach an airport. However, Bingo Fuel is more of a military term. A more precise definition comes from the U.S. Navy, who state that Bingo Fuel is: “An order to proceed and land at the field specified, utilizing a bingo profile. Aircraft is considered to be ...

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   The term Bingo Fuel is believed to originate from the United States military pilotsin World War II. The traditional call of “Bingo” is said when the game of Bingo is over – i.e. it’s almost game over when it comes to the amount of fuel left.

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   Bingo Fuel is calculated using three variables: 1. Reserve Fuel:The reserve fuel will always remain the same depending on the operation and the airplane being used. 2. Farthest Alternate:If there is one or more alternate, the farthest one is used. This can depend on the weather and the type of operation. 3. Fuel to the Destination:Fuel to the desti...

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   Pilots shouldn’t use the phrase Bingo Fuel because it is not a part of the Pilot/Controller Glossaryand therefore isn’t a term that is used in civil aviation. If a pilot says Bingo Fuel, ATC might either not understand what is being said unless they were in the military or picked the term up along the way, and/or won’t know what the exact situation...

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   Joker Fuel differs from Bingo Fuel due to it including a preplanned transition point in the flight instead of having to divert, which is when Bingo Fuel is used.

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   Bingo is a max range profile, it's simply the minimum fuel you need to get back home. That said, take your fuel burn at max fuel consumption, the distance needed to travel, and the time to cover that distance. Simple equation would be (Fuel Flow)x (1/Max Range Airspeed)x (distance).

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   Bingo is enough to get home. Joker is enough to land at the next suitable airfield. Or out from behind enemy lines and ditch it in friendly territory. Bingo fuel is your having a bad day. Joker fuel is your having a really really bad day.

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   Mar 23, 2016 · 23 Terms Only Fighter Pilots Understand. Published March 18, 2016. BY WARD CARROLL - WEARETHEMIGHTY.COM. If you’ve ever hung out with military aviators (or watched movies like “Top Gun” or ...