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Mon 15/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 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: light |
Thermal Height 1373 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.46m/s 482 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 0.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 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 (SSW) 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 1619 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.79m/s 547 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 84km downwind XC or 33.6 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) 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 1805 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.78m/s 545 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 75.6km downwind XC or 25.2 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 1503 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 66.6km downwind XC or 18 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) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1342 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.3m/s 451 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.6 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 (WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1792 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.78m/s 545 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 16/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1964 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 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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Tue 16/12/2025 1700 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 1964 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.24m/s 439 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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 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 1276 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.21m/s 433 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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Wed 17/12/2025 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 1763 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.73m/s 535 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) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 2001 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.72m/s 533 ft/min |
Temperature 26 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1700 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 1960 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.16m/s 423 ft/min |
Temperature 27 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) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1300 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.11m/s 414 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and 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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Thu 18/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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 2760 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.19m/s 625 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 93.6km downwind XC or 31.2 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) 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 2958 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 3.08m/s 604 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) 102.375km downwind XC or 40.95 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 (SSW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2862 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 19/12/2025 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 1351 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 26 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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Fri 19/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1821 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and 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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Fri 19/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1960 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and 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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Fri 19/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 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 1917 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.16m/s 423 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 52.5km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 20/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1045 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.9m/s 372 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 20/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 1694 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.63m/s 515 ft/min |
Temperature 28 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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Sat 20/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2570 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.95m/s 578 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 5.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 88.4km downwind XC or 41.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 20/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2985 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.42m/s 474 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 2.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.35km downwind XC or 35.1 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 21/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 1135 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.02m/s 396 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and 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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Sun 21/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 1460 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.42m/s 474 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 73.5km downwind XC or 29.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 21/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 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 2472 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.89m/s 566 ft/min |
Temperature 34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 9.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.25km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 21/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3333 m Great height for flying XC. 10,000ft day!!! Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.57m/s 504 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 2.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 65.625km downwind XC or 26.25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 22/12/2025 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 1124 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.03m/s 398 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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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Mon 22/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 1356 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.48m/s 486 ft/min |
Temperature 22 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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Mon 22/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1601 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.55m/s 500 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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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Mon 22/12/2025 1700 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 1648 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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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