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Wed 10/12/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1290 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.13m/s 417 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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Wed 10/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 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 1794 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.48m/s 486 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 84km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 10/12/2025 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1873 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.01m/s 394 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Wed 10/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 29kph 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 1868 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.75m/s 343 ft/min |
Temperature 23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Thu 11/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1553 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.36m/s 463 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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 11/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1522 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.45m/s 284 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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Thu 11/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1809 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 1.81m/s 355 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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Thu 11/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 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: light |
Thermal Height 657 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 0% Updraft Velocity 0m/s 0 ft/min |
Temperature 21 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 12/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1571 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 90% Updraft Velocity 2.47m/s 484 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 94.5km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Fri 12/12/2025 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: light |
Thermal Height 1517 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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Fri 12/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1863 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.65m/s 519 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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Fri 12/12/2025 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 2165 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.27m/s 445 ft/min |
Temperature 24 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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Sat 13/12/2025 1100 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 1118 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 1.88m/s 368 ft/min |
Temperature 22 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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Sat 13/12/2025 1300 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WNW) 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 1477 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.2m/s 431 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sat 13/12/2025 1500 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: high |
Thermal Height 1339 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.03m/s 398 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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Sat 13/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 14kph 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 10% Updraft Velocity 0.26m/s 51 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) 8.5km downwind XC or 4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 1100 AED |
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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 1010 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 16 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 5.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 1300 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 1867 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.82m/s 553 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 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: high |
Thermal Height 1998 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.74m/s 537 ft/min |
Temperature 21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Sun 14/12/2025 1700 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 (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1636 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.21m/s 433 ft/min |
Temperature 19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 2.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 48km downwind XC or 4.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1100 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 1244 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.3m/s 451 ft/min |
Temperature 14 C It will be cold on the ground. It will be down to 1.6 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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Mon 15/12/2025 1300 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1494 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.65m/s 519 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) 75.6km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SW) 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 1625 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.62m/s 514 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 0.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Mon 15/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 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 1536 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.12m/s 416 ft/min |
Temperature 17 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 1.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/12/2025 1100 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1297 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.23m/s 437 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) 99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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Tue 16/12/2025 1300 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1667 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.64m/s 517 ft/min |
Temperature 20 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 16/12/2025 1500 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1784 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.58m/s 506 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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Tue 16/12/2025 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 1798 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.12m/s 416 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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Wed 17/12/2025 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 1457 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.28m/s 447 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1300 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1800 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.67m/s 523 ft/min |
Temperature 25 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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Wed 17/12/2025 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 2057 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.67m/s 523 ft/min |
Temperature 26 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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Wed 17/12/2025 1700 AED |
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Wind on the Ground (WSW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. |
Winds Aloft (N) 0kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1810 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.04m/s 400 ft/min |
Temperature 27 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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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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