Gabykhan

In civil aviation, fuel planning is routine: trip fuel + alternate + 30–45 minutes. In military jets, it’s a different world entirely. You’re not just flying a route — you’re flying a mission. That means: - Fewer suitable airfieldsS - Strict timing constraints - No room for last minute decision - And a razor-thin margin between “I’m good” and “I won’t make it back” That’s why fuel planning in fast jets becomes a tactical decision, not just a line on a flight plan. And why military pilots use custom kneeboards — clean, visual reference pages that keep all the critical info right at their fingertips: - Minimum fuel thresholds - Diversion options - Runway and navaid data, at a glance Attached below are two examples: a generic diversion diagram, and one tailored for the A-10. So if you're flying jets in MSFS — even just for fun — taking a few minutes to think like this can add a surprising level of realism and immersion. It’s not about being “hardcore.” It’s about flying smarter. If you're curious, I’ve written a breakdown of how military-style fuel planning works, plus a few examples of kneeboard pages I designed around it: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120670604 Fly smart — and don’t guess your bingo!