Flying into the yellow band (Min. Manouvering Speed)
G'day
Just trying to clarify and gather some different views on a recent scenario: Was held high by ATC and when cleared resorted to FLCH and speed brake to get back to a more manageable path. During this, speed went slightly into the yellow band region, and I was advised to never ever do this again as this is 'forbidden'. On the other hand, other colleagues seem not to care about this, their view (and mine) is that being in a descend and the wing being unloaded, I could hardly get in a potential stall situation. Of course I have to keep an eye on the red band and control the speed brakes accordingly. Worth mentioning is that we were in a long straight segment, so no sharp turns were expected either.
Thanks!
BF