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Wed 07/01/2026 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 1220 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.06m/s 404 ft/min |
Temperature 28 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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Wed 07/01/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 2723 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 3.21m/s 629 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 4.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102.375km downwind XC or 40.95 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 07/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 3281 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.29m/s 645 ft/min |
Temperature 33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 0.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 07/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 3153 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 2.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 78.75km downwind XC or 31.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 08/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 1116 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.92m/s 376 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 18.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 08/01/2026 1300 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 3194 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.4m/s 666 ft/min |
Temperature 35 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 3.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.25km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 08/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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: high |
Thermal Height 4099 m Great height for flying XC. 10,000ft day!!! Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.55m/s 696 ft/min |
Temperature 37 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to -4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 73.125km downwind XC or 11.25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 08/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 35 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 28.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 09/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 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 1600 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.36m/s 463 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 34.2km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 09/01/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 65kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3560 m Great height for flying XC. 10,000ft day!!! Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 3.63m/s 711 ft/min |
Temperature 36 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 0.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.5km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 09/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 65kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 4069 m Great height for flying XC. 10,000ft day!!! Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 3.65m/s 715 ft/min |
Temperature 37 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to -3.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.5km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 09/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 68kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3717 m Great height for flying XC. 10,000ft day!!! Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.82m/s 553 ft/min |
Temperature 37 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to -0.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 48.375km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 10/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1240 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.16m/s 423 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 10/01/2026 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: high |
Thermal Height 1264 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.24m/s 439 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 10/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 1724 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.66m/s 521 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 48km downwind XC or 4.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 10/01/2026 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 1488 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.04m/s 400 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 11/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 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 1359 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.49m/s 488 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 11/01/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1683 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.9m/s 568 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 111km downwind XC or 30 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 11/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1688 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.77m/s 543 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 111km downwind XC or 30 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 11/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 25kph 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 1604 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.28m/s 447 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 12/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1458 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.45m/s 480 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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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Mon 12/01/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1836 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.84m/s 557 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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Mon 12/01/2026 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 2245 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.03m/s 594 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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 12/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2363 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.54m/s 498 ft/min |
Temperature 25 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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Tue 13/01/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1836 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.66m/s 521 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 93km downwind XC or 66 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 13/01/2026 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 2007 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 13/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2087 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.88m/s 368 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 13/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2092 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.49m/s 488 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 117km downwind XC or 39 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 14/01/2026 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 1476 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 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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Wed 14/01/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1687 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) 97.2km downwind XC or 32.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 14/01/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 29kph 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: light |
Thermal Height 1499 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.63m/s 515 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.8km downwind XC or 16.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 14/01/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1213 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.05m/s 402 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 6.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 36km downwind XC or 3.6 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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