Describe airspeed indicators (ASIs).

Description should include the following:

• Configured similarly to traditional panel layouts, the ASI is located on the left side of the screen and is displayed as a vertical speed tape.
• As the aircraft increases in speed, the larger numbers descend from the top of the tape.
• The true airspeed (TAS) is displayed at the bottom of the tape through the input to the air data computer (ADC) from the outside air temperature probe.
• Airspeed markings for V_X (best angle of climb speed), V_Y (best rate of climb [ROC] speed), and rotation speed (VR) are displayed for pilot reference.
• An additional pilot-controlled airspeed bug is available to set at any desired reference speed.
• As on traditional analogue ASIs, the electronic airspeed tape displays the color-coded ranges for the flap operating range.

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Process/Skill Questions:

• Where is the ASI located?