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Thu 11/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 2025 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.73m/s 535 ft/min |
Temperature 22 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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Thu 11/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2255 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) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2319 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.51m/s 492 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 100.75km downwind XC or 71.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSE) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1403 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.98m/s 388 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 12/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 1508 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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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Fri 12/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1577 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.59m/s 312 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 51km downwind XC or 24 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 12/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2393 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.96m/s 580 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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Fri 12/12/2025 1700 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 2235 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.36m/s 463 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and 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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Sat 13/12/2025 1100 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.13m/s 221 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 11.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 80km downwind XC or 50 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1041 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.56m/s 306 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 7.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.2km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 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 873 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.45m/s 284 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 35km downwind XC or 14 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1112 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.77m/s 347 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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 14/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 25kph 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 897 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.59m/s 312 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 37km downwind XC or 10 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 1300 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 1703 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.73m/s 535 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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Sun 14/12/2025 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 1781 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.73m/s 535 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1438 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 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 1290 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.35m/s 461 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 1.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1300 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: light |
Thermal Height 1518 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.69m/s 527 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 88.8km downwind XC or 24 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 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 1607 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.64m/s 517 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 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: light |
Thermal Height 1415 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.07m/s 406 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/12/2025 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: light |
Thermal Height 1301 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.26m/s 443 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/12/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1558 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.6m/s 510 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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Tue 16/12/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1809 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.63m/s 515 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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Tue 16/12/2025 1700 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 1742 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.11m/s 414 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1100 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1297 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.17m/s 425 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 17/12/2025 1300 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 1742 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.65m/s 519 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1500 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: light |
Thermal Height 1938 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 27 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1700 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 1795 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2m/s 392 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/12/2025 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 1379 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 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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Thu 18/12/2025 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: high |
Thermal Height 2030 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.77m/s 543 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 18/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 25kph 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 2315 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 7.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 72.15km downwind XC or 19.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/12/2025 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: high |
Thermal Height 2418 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.11m/s 414 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 7.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 56.875km downwind XC or 22.75 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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