General
joker
What does joker mean?
A brevity code for a fuel state above Bingo at which aircrew should begin separation, bug-out, or event termination, giving a buffer before reaching the Bingo floor.
""Approaching Joker — start thinking about the egress plan.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code for staged fuel management.
Frequently asked questions
What does Joker mean in aviation brevity?
It's a fuel state above Bingo at which aircrew should start disengaging or wrapping up, giving a buffer before hitting the Bingo minimum.
How is Joker different from Bingo?
Joker is the early warning to begin separating; Bingo is the lower, hard limit at which you must leave to land safely.
How is Joker used in a sentence?
e.g. "Approaching Joker — start thinking about the egress plan," meaning it's time to prepare to disengage.
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