Interactive Cockpit
The Six-Pack
The six traditional primary flight instruments. Select one to learn what it tells you.
Pitot-static
Airspeed Indicator
Shows how fast the airplane moves through the air, usually in knots.
- White arc: flap operating range
- Green arc: normal operating range
- Yellow arc: caution range — smooth air only
- Red line: never-exceed speed (VNE)
Illustrations are simplified teaching diagrams. Markings vary by aircraft — always use your aircraft's POH/AFM. Source: FAA PHAK, Chapter 8.