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WA Coverage - Provided by Dan ConradVIC, Mystic Area
Tue 28/04/2026 1100 AES |
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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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1158 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.8m/s 353 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 28/04/2026 1300 AES |
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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 1524 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 28/04/2026 1500 AES |
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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 1378 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.65m/s 323 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 28/04/2026 1700 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 30/04/2026 1100 AES |
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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 991 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.62m/s 318 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 7.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.75km downwind XC or 17.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 30/04/2026 1300 AES |
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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 1375 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.99m/s 390 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 30/04/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1509 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.61m/s 316 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 69.3km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 30/04/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph 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 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 01/05/2026 1100 AES |
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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 934 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.52m/s 298 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.75km downwind XC or 17.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 01/05/2026 1300 AES |
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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 1495 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.04m/s 400 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be 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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Fri 01/05/2026 1500 AES |
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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 1708 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.71m/s 335 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be 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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Fri 01/05/2026 1700 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 02/05/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 905 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.47m/s 288 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 27.75km downwind XC or 7.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 02/05/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 1434 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.99m/s 390 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.7 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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Sat 02/05/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1554 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 1.48m/s 290 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 22.8km downwind XC or 4.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 02/05/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph 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 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 10.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 03/05/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 22kph 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 5.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 03/05/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.52m/s 102 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 9.5km downwind XC or 2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 03/05/2026 1500 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.31m/s 61 ft/min |
Temperature 10 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 3.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 8.5km downwind XC or 4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 03/05/2026 1700 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.29m/s 57 ft/min |
Temperature 9 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 8.75km downwind XC or 3.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 04/05/2026 1100 AES |
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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 1158 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.94m/s 380 ft/min |
Temperature 8 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -3.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 04/05/2026 1300 AES |
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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 826 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.17m/s 229 ft/min |
Temperature 8 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 27km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 04/05/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.85m/s 167 ft/min |
Temperature 7 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 0.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 25.5km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 04/05/2026 1700 AES |
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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: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 6 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1100 AES |
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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 1307 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.06m/s 404 ft/min |
Temperature 9 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -4.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1300 AES |
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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 1448 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.07m/s 406 ft/min |
Temperature 10 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -4.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1500 AES |
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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: light |
Thermal Height 1310 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.71m/s 335 ft/min |
Temperature 10 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -3.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1700 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 6 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1100 AES |
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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: high |
Thermal Height 1202 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.9m/s 372 ft/min |
Temperature 12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 61.2km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 1283 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.84m/s 361 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 0.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1500 AES |
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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 1324 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.66m/s 325 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 52.5km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 05/05/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph 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 10 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 3.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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