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Thu 13/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 25kph 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 1328 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.19m/s 429 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 44.4km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 13/11/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 61kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2287 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.84m/s 557 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 39.975km downwind XC or 1.95 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 13/11/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 43kph 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 3039 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.84m/s 557 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 47.25km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 13/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 40kph 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 2304 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 1.58m/s 310 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 26.65km downwind XC or 1.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 14/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1369 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.26m/s 443 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 14/11/2025 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 1680 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.59m/s 508 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) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 14/11/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1789 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.48m/s 486 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 14/11/2025 1700 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 1725 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.94m/s 380 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 15/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 1084 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.93m/s 378 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 35.1km downwind XC or 5.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 15/11/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 58kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2416 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.97m/s 582 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 39km downwind XC or 3.9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 15/11/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 58kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2513 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 2.57m/s 504 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 40.95km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 15/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 50kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2083 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 1.65m/s 323 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 26km downwind XC or 2.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 16/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 1520 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.56m/s 502 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) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 16/11/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1595 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.84m/s 361 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.1 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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Sun 16/11/2025 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 (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1899 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.83m/s 555 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 16/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1570 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.64m/s 321 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 33.3km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 17/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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 1371 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.78m/s 349 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -2.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 44.4km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 17/11/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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 1939 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.99m/s 586 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) 77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 17/11/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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 2094 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.92m/s 572 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -6.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 84.175km downwind XC or 22.75 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 17/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 29kph 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: light |
Thermal Height 1736 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.23m/s 437 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -4.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 18/11/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1249 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.19m/s 429 ft/min |
Temperature 15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 18/11/2025 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 1566 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.58m/s 506 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 18/11/2025 1500 AED |
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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 1466 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.88m/s 368 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.3 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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Tue 18/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 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 1579 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.95m/s 382 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.2 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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Wed 19/11/2025 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: light |
Thermal Height 872 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.21m/s 237 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 5.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 49.5km downwind XC or 27 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 19/11/2025 1300 AED |
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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 1636 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.68m/s 525 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 19/11/2025 1500 AED |
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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: light |
Thermal Height 1865 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.61m/s 512 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.6 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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Wed 19/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1730 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.04m/s 400 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 20/11/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1668 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.83m/s 555 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -5.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 20/11/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2077 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.1m/s 608 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -7.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 20/11/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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 2288 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.11m/s 610 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -8.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 117km downwind XC or 39 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 20/11/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1912 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.37m/s 465 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -6.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 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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