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Fri 27/02/2026 1100 AED |
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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 1252 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.98m/s 388 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/02/2026 1300 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 1588 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.43m/s 476 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/02/2026 1500 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1394 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.53m/s 300 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.2km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1631 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.9m/s 372 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 28/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1100 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.81m/s 355 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 28/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1511 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.34m/s 459 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 28/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1629 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.01m/s 394 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 28/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1635 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.83m/s 359 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 01/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 1111 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.77m/s 347 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 33.3km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 01/03/2026 1300 AED |
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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 1316 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.01m/s 394 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 01/03/2026 1500 AED |
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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 1540 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.89m/s 370 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 01/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 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 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 24.75km downwind XC or 13.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 18kph 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 10% Updraft Velocity 0.12m/s 24 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) 8.75km downwind XC or 3.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 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 0.29m/s 57 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) 9km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 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 10% Updraft Velocity 0.23m/s 45 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) 8.75km downwind XC or 3.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NE) 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 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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Tue 03/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 885 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.32m/s 259 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 77.5km downwind XC or 55 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 03/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1108 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.98m/s 388 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 03/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 830 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.17m/s 229 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 82.5km downwind XC or 45 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 03/03/2026 1700 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 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.62m/s 122 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 24.75km downwind XC or 13.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 7kph 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 60% Updraft Velocity 0.43m/s 84 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 48km downwind XC or 30 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/03/2026 1300 AED |
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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 1412 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.03m/s 398 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1526 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.22m/s 435 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1121 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.56m/s 306 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1211 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.9m/s 372 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/03/2026 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 1628 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.4m/s 470 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/03/2026 1500 AED |
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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 1600 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.89m/s 370 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/03/2026 1700 AED |
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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 1609 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.79m/s 351 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/03/2026 1100 AED |
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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 1125 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.76m/s 345 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/03/2026 1300 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 1561 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.29m/s 449 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1830 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.33m/s 457 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1621 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.66m/s 325 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 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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