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Wed 04/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1210 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.05m/s 402 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2283 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.08m/s 604 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 93.6km downwind XC or 31.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2733 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 3.19m/s 625 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.9km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2838 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.66m/s 521 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 70.2km downwind XC or 23.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1256 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.07m/s 406 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2559 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 3.2m/s 627 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 70.2km downwind XC or 23.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2998 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 3.28m/s 643 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 84.175km downwind XC or 22.75 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2927 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.66m/s 521 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.9km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1170 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2m/s 392 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.2km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2011 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.89m/s 566 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 70.2km downwind XC or 23.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3097 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.31m/s 649 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to -1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.25km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2846 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 1.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 49.4km downwind XC or 10.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1204 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.99m/s 390 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 61.2km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 1838 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 11.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2956 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.24m/s 635 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 1.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63.375km downwind XC or 9.75 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3004 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.55m/s 500 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1608 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.42m/s 474 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 2366 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.14m/s 615 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1878 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.65m/s 323 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.2km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1185 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.86m/s 365 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 94.5km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1301 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.13m/s 417 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1654 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.23m/s 437 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.52m/s 102 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 24.75km downwind XC or 13.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.45m/s 88 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 24.75km downwind XC or 13.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 10/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1182 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.03m/s 398 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 10/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1799 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 10/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2562 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.08m/s 604 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 10/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2454 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.48m/s 486 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.625km downwind XC or 31.85 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 11/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1335 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.19m/s 429 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 73.5km downwind XC or 29.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 11/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1798 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 11/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1978 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.8m/s 549 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 11/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1670 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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This is aimed primarily at the club level pilot who wants to know what to expect for the next week.
Data is calculated from the GFS model data using the RASP calculations daily.
Wind strengths are graded for aircraft suitability. 
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Wind speeds are average wind speeds, gusts will be higher.
Conditions are graded for how the average pilot will feel about them. ![]()
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