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Mon 02/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1450 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.5m/s 490 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to -0.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
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 2.93m/s 574 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to -0.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 02/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 2063 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.95m/s 578 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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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Mon 02/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2054 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.46m/s 482 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 03/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1130 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.1m/s 412 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 03/02/2026 1300 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 1429 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.54m/s 498 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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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Tue 03/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1827 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.73m/s 535 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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 03/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1874 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.26m/s 443 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 04/02/2026 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 1194 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.05m/s 402 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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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Wed 04/02/2026 1300 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 2331 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 3.08m/s 604 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102.375km downwind XC or 40.95 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 2810 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.19m/s 625 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91km downwind XC or 36.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 04/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 2887 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.63m/s 515 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.625km downwind XC or 31.85 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1100 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 1123 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.85m/s 363 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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Thu 05/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 2734 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.18m/s 623 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91km downwind XC or 36.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1500 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 3243 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.31m/s 649 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to -2.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 108km downwind XC or 36 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 05/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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 3155 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.62m/s 514 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to -0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91.875km downwind XC or 36.75 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 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 1123 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.96m/s 384 ft/min |
Temperature 25 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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Fri 06/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 25kph 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 2685 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.27m/s 641 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 60.125km downwind XC or 16.25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 3035 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.31m/s 649 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 73.125km downwind XC or 11.25 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 06/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 29kph 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: high |
Thermal Height 3165 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.62m/s 514 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to -0.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1100 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 1174 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.96m/s 384 ft/min |
Temperature 28 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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Sat 07/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 1527 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.42m/s 474 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 2579 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 3.03m/s 594 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 5.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 72.15km downwind XC or 19.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 07/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 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 2435 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.33m/s 457 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 6.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.25km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1450 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.37m/s 465 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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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Sun 08/02/2026 1300 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 1864 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.85m/s 559 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 08/02/2026 1500 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 2406 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.02m/s 592 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 08/02/2026 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: light |
Thermal Height 2596 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.52m/s 494 ft/min |
Temperature 29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1056 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.65m/s 323 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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 09/02/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1788 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.78m/s 545 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 09/02/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 2142 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.87m/s 563 ft/min |
Temperature 27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 09/02/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
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 10% Updraft Velocity 0.6m/s 118 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) 10km downwind XC or 1 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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