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Bumpy flight: slow below the green arc or maneuvering speed?
Asked by: brianrtw 2108 views General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Private Pilot, Student Pilot, Weather
When encountering bumpy air we're told you should slow below maneuvering speed to reduce the chance of aircraft damage. But the POH also says you can fly in the yellow airspeed arc if in "smooth air", implying that the green arc is for less-than-smooth air.
Obviously it must be a matter of degree, but I've never heard this discussed... how bumpy does it need to be: green arc vs. maneuvering speed?
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