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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Sat 25/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 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

1520 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.87m/s 563 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 29kph gusting to 39kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 25/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 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

1710 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.99m/s 586 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 3.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 29kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 25/10/2025 1500 AWS

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:

light

Thermal Height

1651 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.63m/s 515 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 29kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 25/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 29kph 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

1110 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.57m/s 308 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 32kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 27/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1424 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.79m/s 547 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 22kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 27/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1786 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.99m/s 586 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 14kph gusting to 25kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 27/10/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1815 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.63m/s 515 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 5.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 11kph gusting to 20kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 27/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1247 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

1.46m/s 286 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 14kph gusting to 19kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Tue 28/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNE) 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

1310 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.65m/s 519 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from NNE . The wind on the top launches will be from NNE at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 28/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNE) 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

2645 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

3.37m/s 661 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 4.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63.375km downwind XC or 9.75 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNE . The wind on the top launches will be from N at 40kph gusting to 52kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 28/10/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 50kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

extreme

Thermal Height

3192 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

3.09m/s 606 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 1.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from N . The wind on the top launches will be from N at 40kph gusting to 51kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 28/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 54kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

313 m Too Low for good distance XC. Local flights possible.

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

1.14m/s 223 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 21.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

10.75km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 54kph gusting to 58kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 29/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

1325 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.86m/s 561 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

57km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 29/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

1423 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.96m/s 580 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

70.2km downwind XC or 10.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 47kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 29/10/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

1352 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.61m/s 512 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 45kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 29/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 29kph 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

972 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.68m/s 329 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 8.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 42kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 30/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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:

high

Thermal Height

1359 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.88m/s 564 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 30/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 43kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

211 m Too Low for good distance XC. Local flights possible.

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.73m/s 143 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 15.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

10.5km downwind XC or 0 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 50kph gusting to 53kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 30/10/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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:

high

Thermal Height

1214 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.53m/s 496 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

48km downwind XC or 4.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 40kph gusting to 49kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 30/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

874 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.63m/s 319 ft/min

Temperature

18 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 9.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

30km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 43kph gusting to 49kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 31/10/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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

1354 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.78m/s 545 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NW . The wind on the top launches will be from NW at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 31/10/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

1416 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.96m/s 580 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

60km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from WNW . The wind on the top launches will be from WNW at 43kph gusting to 54kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 31/10/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 40kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1405 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.65m/s 519 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

49.2km downwind XC or 2.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 47kph gusting to 57kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 31/10/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 40kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

871 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.67m/s 327 ft/min

Temperature

19 C It will be cool on the ground. It will be down to 10.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

20.5km downwind XC or 1 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 47kph gusting to 53kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 01/11/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1342 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.85m/s 559 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 18kph gusting to 28kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 01/11/2025 1300 AWS

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

1445 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.95m/s 578 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 01/11/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

1375 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.6m/s 510 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 29kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 01/11/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 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

821 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.57m/s 308 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

37km downwind XC or 10 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 29kph gusting to 35kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 02/11/2025 1100 AWS

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

986 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.72m/s 337 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

36km downwind XC or 12 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from WNW at 25kph gusting to 31kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 02/11/2025 1300 AWS

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

1381 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.91m/s 570 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from WNW . The wind on the top launches will be from WNW at 29kph gusting to 39kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 02/11/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1260 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.57m/s 504 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 36kph gusting to 45kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 02/11/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 29kph 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

880 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.63m/s 319 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 32kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

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.

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