Fri 17/10/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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 1395 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.15m/s 421 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.8km downwind XC or 21.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 17/10/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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 1594 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.43m/s 476 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 64.8km downwind XC or 21.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 17/10/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 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 1593 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.28m/s 447 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 17/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1448 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.68m/s 329 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 18/10/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1351 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.19m/s 429 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 18/10/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1564 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 ft/min |
Temperature 15 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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Sat 18/10/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1576 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.24m/s 439 ft/min |
Temperature 17 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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Sat 18/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1296 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.51m/s 296 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 19/10/2025 1100 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1035 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.79m/s 351 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 19/10/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1246 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.09m/s 410 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 6.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 19/10/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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 1283 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.94m/s 380 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 19/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 0.72m/s 141 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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 20/10/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 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 916 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.53m/s 300 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 35km downwind XC or 14 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 20/10/2025 1300 AED |
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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: high |
Thermal Height 1208 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.91m/s 374 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 44.4km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 20/10/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 1529 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.68m/s 329 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 31.5km downwind XC or 12.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 20/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
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 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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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Tue 21/10/2025 1100 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 1034 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 1.71m/s 335 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 21/10/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 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 1082 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 1.72m/s 337 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 52.5km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 21/10/2025 1500 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 1225 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.64m/s 321 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 33.3km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 21/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 61kph 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 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 0km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 22/10/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 36kph 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: high |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 10% Updraft Velocity 0.9m/s 176 ft/min |
Temperature 9 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 10km downwind XC or 1 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 22/10/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1085 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.42m/s 278 ft/min |
Temperature 12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 1.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 33.3km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 22/10/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1576 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.46m/s 482 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -2.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 22/10/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1386 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.88m/s 368 ft/min |
Temperature 12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -1.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 23/10/2025 1100 AED |
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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 1445 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.32m/s 455 ft/min |
Temperature 11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -3.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 23/10/2025 1300 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 1636 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.52m/s 494 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -3.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 23/10/2025 1500 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: light |
Thermal Height 1787 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.47m/s 484 ft/min |
Temperature 15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -2.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 23/10/2025 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: light |
Thermal Height 1646 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.78m/s 349 ft/min |
Temperature 15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -1.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 24/10/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1255 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.13m/s 417 ft/min |
Temperature 13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 0.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 24/10/2025 1300 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: light |
Thermal Height 1376 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.31m/s 453 ft/min |
Temperature 15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 94.5km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 24/10/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1421 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.17m/s 425 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 24/10/2025 1700 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 1241 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 1.54m/s 302 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 61.2km downwind XC or 28.8 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.
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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