I fly airplanes for a living. Although I couldn't tell you much about the first aircraft I soloed in 17 years ago, I can talk for hours about the fundamental rules of aerodynamics, how wings generate lift, and the difference between thrust and drag. That is because despite the fact that I now specialize in flying some of the most advanced aircraft on the planet, the foundation of what I do has not changed. And I could not do what I do without an expert knowledge of that foundation.
As there is a lot that is not know about this subject and details of turbulence theory and how it affects aerodynamic performance is still a subject of advanced on-going research, much of what you think you know about this subject is probably wrong. You know enough to fly an airplane, but not enough to redisgn a modern aircraft using a critical wing.