What is the Yellow arc and what caution does it represent?

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What is the Yellow arc and what caution does it represent?

The Yellow arc is a caution range on the airspeed indicator. It spans from Vno (maximum structural cruising speed) up to Vne (never-exceed speed). You can operate anywhere in this band, but only in smooth air and with careful handling. The reason this range is marked as a caution is that while the airframe can handle these speeds, gusts and turbulence can impose higher loads, so you should avoid rough air and abrupt maneuvers while in this arc. If you anticipate or encounter rough air, slow down into the green arc (normal operating range) to stay within safe limits. The white arc covers flap operating speeds, the green arc is normal operating range, and the red line marks the never-exceed speed.

The Yellow arc is a caution range on the airspeed indicator. It spans from Vno (maximum structural cruising speed) up to Vne (never-exceed speed). You can operate anywhere in this band, but only in smooth air and with careful handling. The reason this range is marked as a caution is that while the airframe can handle these speeds, gusts and turbulence can impose higher loads, so you should avoid rough air and abrupt maneuvers while in this arc. If you anticipate or encounter rough air, slow down into the green arc (normal operating range) to stay within safe limits. The white arc covers flap operating speeds, the green arc is normal operating range, and the red line marks the never-exceed speed.

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