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Formulae (3)

L = \tfrac{1}{2}\rho v^2 S C_L

Aerodynamic lift produced by a wing depends on air density, speed squared, area and lift coefficient.

V_s = \sqrt{\dfrac{2W}{\rho S C_{L,max}}}

Minimum speed for level flight, set by maximum lift coefficient.

C_L = \dfrac{2L}{\rho v^2 S}

Non-dimensional lift, obtained by rearranging the lift equation.