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VIC, Mystic Area

Thu 03/04/2025 1100 AED

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

1003 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

1.7m/s 333 ft/min

Temperature

17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 03/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

1546 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.36m/s 463 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

73.5km downwind XC or 29.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 03/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

2446 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.77m/s 543 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to -4.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

70.2km downwind XC or 23.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 03/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

2067 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.93m/s 378 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -1.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

68.25km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Fri 04/04/2025 1100 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

1190 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.94m/s 380 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Fri 04/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1430 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.37m/s 465 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Fri 04/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1492 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.28m/s 447 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Fri 04/04/2025 1700 AED

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

1302 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.58m/s 310 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 05/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(S) 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

1139 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.59m/s 312 ft/min

Temperature

11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

42km downwind XC or 16.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sat 05/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1261 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.28m/s 447 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)

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

Sat 05/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1533 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.35m/s 461 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Sat 05/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1324 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.65m/s 323 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 06/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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:

high

Thermal Height

1003 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.76m/s 345 ft/min

Temperature

13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 06/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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:

high

Thermal Height

1489 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.48m/s 486 ft/min

Temperature

15 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 06/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1644 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.48m/s 486 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Sun 06/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1613 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.81m/s 355 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

34.2km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 07/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(S) 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

1155 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.02m/s 396 ft/min

Temperature

11 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

44.4km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 07/04/2025 1300 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:

light

Thermal Height

1271 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.33m/s 457 ft/min

Temperature

12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 07/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 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

1173 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.11m/s 414 ft/min

Temperature

12 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 0.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Mon 07/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 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

1042 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.5m/s 294 ft/min

Temperature

13 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 2.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

43.2km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 08/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1155 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

1.92m/s 376 ft/min

Temperature

14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 2.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Tue 08/04/2025 1300 AED

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

1486 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.42m/s 474 ft/min

Temperature

16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Tue 08/04/2025 1500 AED

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

1626 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.36m/s 463 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Tue 08/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1489 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.63m/s 319 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Wed 09/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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

863 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

1.39m/s 272 ft/min

Temperature

14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 5.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

43.75km downwind XC or 17.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 09/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 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

1573 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.33m/s 457 ft/min

Temperature

17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

71.4km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Wed 09/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1706 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.4m/s 470 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Wed 09/04/2025 1700 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

1424 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.58m/s 310 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

61.2km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 10/04/2025 1100 AED

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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:

high

Thermal Height

790 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.37m/s 269 ft/min

Temperature

17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

28.5km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

Thu 10/04/2025 1300 AED

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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

1370 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.28m/s 447 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Thu 10/04/2025 1500 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

1588 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.34m/s 459 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 4.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

Thu 10/04/2025 1700 AED

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

1308 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

1.51m/s 296 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

52.5km downwind XC or 21 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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