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Old 13th Nov 2017, 02:31
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B2N2
 
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Why is this being over complicated?
Lift = airflow over the wing.
Airflow is determined by speed so “V” is the most important.
Hence V squared in the lift formula.
Private pilot pre solo student explanation.


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