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VIC, Mystic Area

Mon 29/12/2025 1100 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

1124 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

1.99m/s 390 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Mon 29/12/2025 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1531 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.49m/s 488 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Mon 29/12/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1910 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.61m/s 512 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Mon 29/12/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1725 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.04m/s 400 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Tue 30/12/2025 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1099 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.88m/s 368 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)

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

Tue 30/12/2025 1300 AED

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

1615 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.49m/s 488 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Tue 30/12/2025 1500 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

2582 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.89m/s 566 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 4.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Tue 30/12/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2714 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.04m/s 400 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 2.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Wed 31/12/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1437 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.32m/s 455 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 31/12/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2027 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.91m/s 570 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Wed 31/12/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2165 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.9m/s 568 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

117km downwind XC or 39 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 31/12/2025 1700 AED

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

1317 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

1.95m/s 382 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 01/01/2026 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1544 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.45m/s 480 ft/min

Temperature

21 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.

Thu 01/01/2026 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2068 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.95m/s 578 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 2.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Thu 01/01/2026 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1589 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.47m/s 288 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

93km downwind XC or 66 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 01/01/2026 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

0%

Updraft Velocity

0m/s 0 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 02/01/2026 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1124 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

1.99m/s 390 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Fri 02/01/2026 1300 AED

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

1648 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 8.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Fri 02/01/2026 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2310 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.91m/s 570 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 02/01/2026 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2437 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 3.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Sat 03/01/2026 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 0kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1093 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.86m/s 365 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

90km downwind XC or 72 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 03/01/2026 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1759 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.69m/s 527 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Sat 03/01/2026 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2491 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.01m/s 590 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Sat 03/01/2026 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

0.58m/s 114 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 18.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

18km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 04/01/2026 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1093 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.89m/s 370 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

93km downwind XC or 66 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 04/01/2026 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

0.7m/s 137 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

40km downwind XC or 25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 04/01/2026 1500 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

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

0.83m/s 163 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)

41.25km downwind XC or 22.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 04/01/2026 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

0.3m/s 59 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

16km downwind XC or 10 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 05/01/2026 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

1330 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.58m/s 310 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Mon 05/01/2026 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

0.41m/s 80 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)

24.75km downwind XC or 13.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 05/01/2026 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 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

0%

Updraft Velocity

0.08m/s 16 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.

Mon 05/01/2026 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 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:

light

Thermal Height

1622 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.13m/s 417 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

55.5km downwind XC or 15 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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