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Thu 19/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1094 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.79m/s 351 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 19/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1453 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.27m/s 445 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 19/03/2026 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: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.86m/s 169 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 26.25km downwind XC or 10.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 19/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 20/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 881 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.4m/s 274 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 72km downwind XC or 45 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 20/03/2026 1300 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 1176 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.57m/s 308 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be 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 20/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1573 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.27m/s 445 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 20/03/2026 1700 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 1365 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.63m/s 319 ft/min |
Temperature 22 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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Sat 21/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1328 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.94m/s 380 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 21/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1942 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.55m/s 500 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 21/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1862 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.37m/s 465 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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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Sat 21/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1553 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.72m/s 337 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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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Sun 22/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1147 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.82m/s 357 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 22/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1712 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.47m/s 484 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 22/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1941 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.46m/s 482 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 22/03/2026 1700 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 1597 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.72m/s 337 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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 23/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1027 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.63m/s 319 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 23/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2103 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.6m/s 510 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 23/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2228 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.52m/s 494 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 23/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1760 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.6m/s 314 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 24/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1224 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.85m/s 363 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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 24/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1737 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 24/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 2032 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.46m/s 482 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 24/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1744 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.76m/s 345 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 25/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1053 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.73m/s 339 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 25/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1673 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.45m/s 480 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be 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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Wed 25/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2125 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.57m/s 504 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102.375km downwind XC or 40.95 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 25/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 26/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1000 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.52m/s 298 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 74.25km downwind XC or 40.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 26/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1584 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.04m/s 400 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.8km downwind XC or 21.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 26/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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: high |
Thermal Height 1886 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.84m/s 361 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 26/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 25kph 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 1652 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.83m/s 359 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 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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