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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Fri 04/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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

676 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.78m/s 349 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.2 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 ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE 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 04/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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:

extreme

Thermal Height

1537 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.78m/s 545 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 9.6 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 ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from E 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 04/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ENE) 40kph 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

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.72m/s 141 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 20.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

10.25km downwind XC or 0.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE at 43kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 04/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 40kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.53m/s 104 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

10.25km downwind XC or 0.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 50kph gusting to 52kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(E) 43kph 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:

high

Thermal Height

568 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.67m/s 327 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

21km downwind XC or 0 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 54kph gusting to 60kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 58kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

extreme

Thermal Height

801 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

2.24m/s 439 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

32.25km downwind XC or 0 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 58kph gusting to 66kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

extreme

Thermal Height

1502 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.73m/s 339 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from NE . The wind on the top launches will be from NE at 22kph gusting to 28kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

0%

Updraft Velocity

0m/s 0 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

0km downwind XC or 0 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 40kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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

1217 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.36m/s 463 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

64.8km downwind XC or 21.6 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 25kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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:

high

Thermal Height

2483 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

3.14m/s 615 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 7.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

93.6km downwind XC or 31.2 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 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 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

2511 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.8m/s 549 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 6.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

81.9km downwind XC or 27.3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNW at 25kph gusting to 35kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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

594 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.14m/s 223 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 25.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

27km 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 25kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1100 AWS

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

719 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

1.88m/s 368 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 20.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66km downwind XC or 36 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 14kph gusting to 21kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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:

extreme

Thermal Height

2312 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

3.1m/s 608 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 8.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

72.15km downwind XC or 19.5 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 NNW 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%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 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:

extreme

Thermal Height

2641 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.9m/s 568 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 5.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

61.75km downwind XC or 13 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%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1700 AWS

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:

light

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.11m/s 218 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 23.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

20km downwind XC or 2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 40kph gusting to 44kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

818 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

1.6m/s 314 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

57.75km downwind XC or 31.5 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 14kph gusting to 20kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1060 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

1.73m/s 339 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

73.5km downwind XC or 29.4 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 18kph gusting to 24kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1500 AWS

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

1339 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.28m/s 447 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

91.8km downwind XC or 43.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 14kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

0.81m/s 159 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

26.25km downwind XC or 10.5 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 22kph gusting to 25kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

920 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.14m/s 419 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

80km downwind XC or 50 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 7kph gusting to 15kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1311 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.52m/s 494 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 7kph gusting to 16kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1389 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.33m/s 457 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.1 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 SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 11kph gusting to 19kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

869 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.31m/s 257 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

52.5km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 18kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Thu 10/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

841 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.13m/s 417 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 22kph gusting to 30kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 73%.


 

Thu 10/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1170 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.45m/s 480 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 14kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Thu 10/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1187 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.19m/s 429 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 14kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Thu 10/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

1.11m/s 218 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 18kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Fri 11/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

678 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.93m/s 378 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

52.5km downwind XC or 21 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 22kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Fri 11/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1181 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.43m/s 476 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

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

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 14kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Fri 11/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1340 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.26m/s 443 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.6 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 18kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Fri 11/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

0.96m/s 188 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 24.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

35km downwind XC or 14 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 22kph gusting to 25kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

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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