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VIC, Mystic Area

Sun 26/01/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1360 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.22m/s 435 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

84km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 26/01/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1877 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.76m/s 541 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 26/01/2025 1500 AED

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

2309 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.89m/s 566 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 4.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 26/01/2025 1700 AED

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

2328 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.29m/s 449 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 4.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 27/01/2025 1100 AED

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

1102 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.96m/s 384 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 27/01/2025 1300 AED

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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1704 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.6m/s 510 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 27/01/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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

2113 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.74m/s 537 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

91km downwind XC or 36.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 27/01/2025 1700 AED

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

2228 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.25m/s 441 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

68.25km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 28/01/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1287 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.11m/s 414 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 28/01/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1725 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.67m/s 523 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 28/01/2025 1500 AED

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

1495 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.45m/s 480 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

97.2km downwind XC or 32.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 28/01/2025 1700 AED

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

1262 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.86m/s 365 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 29/01/2025 1100 AED

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

1439 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.35m/s 461 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 29/01/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1741 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.76m/s 541 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 29/01/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1975 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.79m/s 547 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 29/01/2025 1700 AED

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

2082 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.37m/s 465 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 30/01/2025 1100 AED

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

1507 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.4m/s 470 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 30/01/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1948 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.9m/s 568 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 4.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 30/01/2025 1500 AED

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

2119 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.88m/s 564 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 30/01/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2132 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.36m/s 463 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 4.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 31/01/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1302 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.2m/s 431 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 31/01/2025 1300 AED

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

1625 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.63m/s 515 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 31/01/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(W) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1909 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.68m/s 525 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 31/01/2025 1700 AED

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

2058 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.23m/s 437 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 01/02/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1308 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.14m/s 419 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 01/02/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(W) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1754 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.66m/s 521 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 01/02/2025 1500 AED

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

2062 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.73m/s 535 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 01/02/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2052 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.19m/s 429 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 9.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 02/02/2025 1100 AED

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

1241 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.05m/s 402 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 02/02/2025 1300 AED

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

1767 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.65m/s 519 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 02/02/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2060 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.7m/s 529 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 02/02/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1965 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.15m/s 421 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 11.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Guide

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.

Wind speeds are average wind speeds, gusts will be higher.

Conditions are graded for how the average pilot will feel about them.

Great flying conditions for XC

Turbulent XC flying conditions

Dangerous flying conditions

Likely Poor XC flying conditions

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