MD11 speed tape question

[JiBrady 20]

I would like to learn more about some of the information that is displayed on the speed tape. Some of the letters are in green, others are in amber color. What does the color indicate? I see letters, such as "GE" or "SE". I have tried to find information in the manuals, but have not been successful. Is this type of detail covered in the manuals? If so, can you please point me to it?THANKS,Jim

[Tabs 2,790]

>I would like to learn more about some of the information that>is displayed on the speed tape. Some of the letters are in>green, others are in amber color. What does the color>indicate? I see letters, such as "GE" or "SE". I have tried to>find information in the manuals, but have not been successful.> Is this type of detail covered in the manuals? If so, can>you please point me to it?>THANKS,>JimGE = Gear ExtensionSE = Slat ExtensionThose are the maximum speeds where you can put out the gear and slats - after the slats come out, you'll start seeing specific flap extension speeds.

[michal 44]

>I would like to learn more about some of the information that>is displayed on the speed tape. Some of the letters are in>green, others are in amber color. What does the color>indicate? I see letters, such as "GE" or "SE". I have tried to>find information in the manuals, but have not been successful.> Is this type of detail covered in the manuals? If so, can>you please point me to it?Yes, it is in the manual. Amber color means you are not supposed to extend yet, green means extension of this flap is OK.Michael J.http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9320/apollo17vf7.jpg

[mfrantz 45]

Jim,It is explained in the SYSTEMS manual, pages AUTO.30.18-19