What is the definition of minimum fuel in ICAO?
What is the definition of minimum fuel in ICAO? Minimum Fuel indicates that an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.
What is the difference between mayday fuel and minimum fuel?
The term Mayday Fuel should be used when it is clear that you will land with less than the minimum fuel reserves. This constitutes an emergency and requires ATC to act immediately (this could be priority for landing or diverting you to a different airport, if available).
What is bingo fuel in aviation?
What is BINGO fuel? “BINGO Fuel” is a military slang that airlines use to identify the minimum fuel you must have on board to complete a flight from A to B, then fly to the farthest alternate plus the reserve fuel.