Lift - 2 of the 4 Forces series

In physics, the formula is as follows: L = 1/2 ρ V² Cl

For those who are not very familiar with physics, it is an empirical equation, based on data that are real and measurable: air density, velocity, and the lift coefficient, which depends on our attitude and the shape of our wing. It is a perfect balance, because once a certain value is set, the opposing factors must somehow compensate for any lack or excess. But everything has a limit. No matter how much you try to balance the forces, there will come a point where you can no longer sustain them.

And this is exactly what happens to us when we try to balance forces that we can no longer carry.

A very fitting example is when, in our lift equation, we reduce V². Our attitude must increase, we must increase our coefficient of lift, we need to stay in flight. But eventually, when we exceed the limit, we enter a stall. We break an equilibrium. We leave a comfort zone and enter a zone of distress.

And what do we do then? What happens if we are not ready for stress? What consequences do we face? What events await us?

If we are prepared, we bring ourselves into a new comfort zone, with greater awareness. If we are not, we fall into a state of distress, completely overwhelmed, sometimes without even understanding which direction we are turning.

Maintaining lift is a constant effort. Sometimes it doesn’t feel so hard, sometimes everything seems calm: we have overcome our weight, we are flying, exactly where we want to be. But sometimes it is not enough. Sometimes we must be ready for the unexpected, because life will not wait for us to be ready but we will look at life differently if we are.

Weekly Debrief #4