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Fri 20/03/2026 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 954 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.51m/s 296 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 72km downwind XC or 45 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 20/03/2026 1300 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: light |
Thermal Height 1207 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.65m/s 323 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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Fri 20/03/2026 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: light |
Thermal Height 1736 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.32m/s 455 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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Fri 20/03/2026 1700 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 1564 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.68m/s 329 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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Sat 21/03/2026 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: light |
Thermal Height 1320 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.92m/s 376 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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Sat 21/03/2026 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 1771 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.41m/s 472 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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Sat 21/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1799 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.29m/s 449 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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Sat 21/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 0.58m/s 114 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 80km downwind XC or 50 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 22/03/2026 1100 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 1072 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.7m/s 333 ft/min |
Temperature 20 C It will be 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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Sun 22/03/2026 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 1686 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.39m/s 468 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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Sun 22/03/2026 1500 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 1864 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.16m/s 423 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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Sun 22/03/2026 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: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 22 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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Mon 23/03/2026 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 1119 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.72m/s 337 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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Mon 23/03/2026 1300 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 2048 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.56m/s 502 ft/min |
Temperature 23 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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Mon 23/03/2026 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 2052 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) 107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 23/03/2026 1700 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 1207 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.41m/s 276 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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Tue 24/03/2026 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 1073 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.66m/s 325 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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Tue 24/03/2026 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 2166 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.64m/s 517 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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 24/03/2026 1500 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 1912 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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Tue 24/03/2026 1700 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 1629 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.57m/s 308 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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Wed 25/03/2026 1100 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 996 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.6m/s 314 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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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Wed 25/03/2026 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 1579 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.3m/s 451 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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Wed 25/03/2026 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: high |
Thermal Height 2080 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.44m/s 478 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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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Wed 25/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSE) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 0.43m/s 84 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 32km downwind XC or 20 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 26/03/2026 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 1230 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 1.86m/s 365 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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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Thu 26/03/2026 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 1829 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.22m/s 435 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be 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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Thu 26/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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: light |
Thermal Height 1520 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.59m/s 312 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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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Thu 26/03/2026 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 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: light |
Thermal Height 1318 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.72m/s 337 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 4.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 35.1km downwind XC or 5.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/03/2026 1100 AED |
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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 929 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.61m/s 316 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 4.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 37km downwind XC or 10 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/03/2026 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1371 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.22m/s 435 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/03/2026 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 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 1415 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 3.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 27/03/2026 1700 AED |
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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 962 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.33m/s 261 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 7.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 36km downwind XC or 12 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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