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Thu 11/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 14kph 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 40% Updraft Velocity 1m/s 196 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 34km downwind XC or 16 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/06/2026 1300 AES |
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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 976 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.45m/s 284 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 82.5km downwind XC or 45 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.03m/s 202 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 7.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 80km downwind XC or 50 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
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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Sat 13/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.32m/s 63 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) 9km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 20% Updraft Velocity 0.48m/s 94 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) 17.5km downwind XC or 7 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.39m/s 76 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) 9km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 29kph 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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Sat 13/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 22kph 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.42m/s 82 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) 9km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.35m/s 69 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) 9km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.21m/s 41 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) 9.25km downwind XC or 2.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 22kph 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 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 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 40% Updraft Velocity 0.64m/s 125 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 32km downwind XC or 20 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/06/2026 1300 AES |
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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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 0.67m/s 131 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 40km downwind XC or 25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 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 40% Updraft Velocity 0.54m/s 106 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) 32km downwind XC or 20 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 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 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 14kph 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 0% Updraft Velocity 0.06m/s 12 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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Mon 15/06/2026 1300 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 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) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
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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Mon 15/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
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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Tue 16/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.01m/s 198 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) 26.25km downwind XC or 10.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/06/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 868 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.27m/s 249 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) 27km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 0.72m/s 141 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 7.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 17.5km downwind XC or 7 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 22kph 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: high |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 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) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 17/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 40kph 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 1.01m/s 198 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) 10.25km downwind XC or 0.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 17/06/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 54kph 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 10% Updraft Velocity 0.78m/s 153 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) 10.5km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 17/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 72kph 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 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 17/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 79kph 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 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/06/2026 1100 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 22kph 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 0.66m/s 129 ft/min |
Temperature 5 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -1.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 18km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/06/2026 1300 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 20% Updraft Velocity 0.91m/s 178 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) 18.5km downwind XC or 5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/06/2026 1500 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.65m/s 127 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) 9.25km downwind XC or 2.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 18/06/2026 1700 AES |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph 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 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 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) 0km downwind XC or 0 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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