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AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

All speeds in statute mph

Bottom of White Arc (approximate indicated stall speed with full flaps)

RV-4: 54
RV-6/6A: 55
RV-7/7A: 58
RV-8/8A: 58
RV-9/9A: 49
RV-10: 60

Top of White Arc (maximum speed with full flaps)

RV-4: 100
RV-6/6A: 100
RV-7/7A: 100
RV-8/8A: 100
RV-9/9A: 90
RV-10: 100

Bottom of Green Arc (approximate indicated stall speed without flaps)

RV-4: 58
RV-6/6A: 59
RV-7/7A: 64
RV-8/8A: 64
RV-9/9A: 56
RV-10: 70

Blue Line (Manuevering speed. Maximum speed at which full control can be applied. Speed at which full elevator control would impose loads exceeding limits)

RV-4: 134
RV-6/6A: 134
RV-7/7A: 142
RV-8/8A: 142
RV-9/9A: 118
RV-10: 144

Yellow Arc (caution range, to be flown only in calm or light turbulence conditions)

RV-4: 180-210
RV-6/6A: 180-210
RV-7/7A: 193-230
RV-8/8A: 193-230
RV-9/9A: 180-210
RV-10: 180-230

Red Line (never exceed speed - true and indicated)

RV-4: 210
RV-6/6A: 210
RV-7/7A: 230
RV-8/8A: 230
RV-9/9A: 210
RV-10: 230

NOTE: For RV-14 V-speeds, please refer to the chart on the Van's Aircraft website. For RV-12/12iS speeds, please refer to the POH for the aircraft.

Revision: 1
Date: December 5, 2023

Airspeed indicator markings by model

Arc and line markings in statute mph for the RV-4 through RV-10

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