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Old 2nd Apr 2021, 18:59
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Minor correction - it's not the CL (Coefficient of Lift) that changes. The CL stays fairly constant with speed (until you approach the speed of sound and compressibility comes into play). It's the actual lift component that varies with the square of airspeed.
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