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Mon 29/12/2025 1100 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: 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 29/12/2025 1300 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 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 29/12/2025 1500 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 29/12/2025 1700 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: 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 30/12/2025 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 30/12/2025 1300 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 30/12/2025 1500 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: 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. |
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Tue 30/12/2025 1700 AED |
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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. |
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Wed 31/12/2025 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 31/12/2025 1300 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 31/12/2025 1500 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 117km downwind XC or 39 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 31/12/2025 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 01/01/2026 1100 AED |
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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 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 01/01/2026 1300 AED |
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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 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 01/01/2026 1500 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 93km downwind XC or 66 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 01/01/2026 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 02/01/2026 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 02/01/2026 1300 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 02/01/2026 1500 AED |
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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: 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 02/01/2026 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 03/01/2026 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 90km downwind XC or 72 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 03/01/2026 1300 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: 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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 03/01/2026 1500 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 03/01/2026 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 18km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 04/01/2026 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 93km downwind XC or 66 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 04/01/2026 1300 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 40km downwind XC or 25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 04/01/2026 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: 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. |
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Sun 04/01/2026 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 16km downwind XC or 10 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 05/01/2026 1100 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 05/01/2026 1300 AED |
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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. |
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Mon 05/01/2026 1500 AED |
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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. |
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Mon 05/01/2026 1700 AED |
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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. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 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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