LAPL(A) · Theory lessons

Principles of flight

Lift, drag, angle of attack, stability, control and cornering.

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LAPL(A) / CHECK

Comprehension

Why does a stationary altitude curve increase the pulling speed compared to the comparable straight flight?

Showing the solution

Because a higher load multiple requires more lift. Under comparable conditions, the pulling speed increases with the square root of the load multiple. The critical angle of incidence remains decisive for the tear-off.

The videos complement the theory lessons of your flight school. They cover basics; the full curriculum and type-specific procedures are developed in training.

Sources and classification

The videos complement the theory lessons of your flight school. They cover basics; the full curriculum and type-specific procedures are developed in training.

Sources and calculation examples in the respective course attendants · Status: 14.10.2026