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What does bingo fuel mean?
“Bingo fuel” is a military term and not a part of the Pilot/Controller Glossary. FAASTeam Safety Notice dated July 31, 2012, “Bingo Fuel is military slang for the minimum fuel required for a comfortableAccording to the and safe return to base.
What does Tally Ho mean in aviation?
Tally-ho should specifically mean “target in sight.” It comes from fox hunting.
What is bingo in aviation?
“Bingo” originated with aircraft carrier operations. “Bingo” actually means to divert. The official US Navy definition of “BINGO” is: “An order to proceed and land at the field specified, utilizing a bingo profile. Aircraft is considered to be in an emergency/fuel critical situation.
Why do planes float?
Most airplanes are riddled with holes for instruments and pressurization so they are neither air-tight or water-tight. But, providing they are not damaged on impact, most passenger jets are designed to float for long enough for an emergency evacuation to occur, which is roughly 90 seconds.
What does bingo fuel mean in aviation?
After completing 4 turns in holding, the pilot determines that if he can’t exit holding and continue to the airport in the next 10 minutes, he’ll need to divert to his alternate. The after one more turn, the pilot calls ATC and declares “Bingo Fuel” in an attempt to get out of holding and on to the approach.
What are the most common pilot behaviors in the military?
Radar turned off, also known as “Lights out,” (Navy pilots transmit “My nose is cold” before refueling from Air Force tankers). Carrier On-Board Delivery aircraft, used to transfer personnel and cargo to and from the carrier. Flathatting, showing off, or otherwise ignoring safe procedures while flying.
What are some examples of colorful actions in aviation?
Colorful Actions – Flathatting, showing off, or otherwise ignoring safe procedures while flying. Cones – Students, short for coneheads: also called nurkin heads. Conning – Making contrails. Contract – Agreements and ground rules, some minor and some life-threatening, between two-man fighter crews or between wingmen.
What do pilots use to communicate with ATC?
Alpha Code – The NATO Phonetic Alphabet is used by pilots to communicate clearly with ATC and other pilots. Altimeter – An instrument that measures an object’s altitude above a fixed surface.