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Fossil Bluff Aquila Barn Launch - North West

Live conditions

16.3 km/h

Gust 34.9 km/h · 9.4°C · 99% cloud

Partly cloudy

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Trusted sources

Live data via Open-Meteo · Cached 30 min · Always check a real-time launch-site station before flying.

Next 24 hours

Hourly wind, gusts, temperature, and rain.

Hour Wind Gust Dir Temp Rain Cloud
Thu 11:00 26.3 km/h 57.6 WSW 13.4° 64%
Thu 12:00 27.7 km/h 58.7 WSW 13.8° 84%
Thu 13:00 27.3 km/h 58.7 WSW 14° 73%
Thu 14:00 27.1 km/h 58 WSW 13.5° 73%
Thu 15:00 26.6 km/h 57.2 WSW 13.1° 79%
Thu 16:00 26 km/h 55.8 WSW 12.6° 84%
Thu 17:00 25.1 km/h 55.1 WSW 11.9° 37%
Thu 18:00 22 km/h 49.7 WSW 10.7° 53%
Thu 19:00 18.9 km/h 43.2 WSW 9.9° 100%
Thu 20:00 17.7 km/h 37.4 W 9.8° 82%
Thu 21:00 16.3 km/h 34.9 W 9.4° 99%
Thu 22:00 16.6 km/h 33.1 W 9.5° 100%
Thu 23:00 16.6 km/h 32.8 W 9.1° 60%
Fri 00:00 16.4 km/h 32.4 W 8.7° 100%
Fri 01:00 16.2 km/h 32.4 W 8.9° 96%
Fri 02:00 15.5 km/h 31.7 W 84%
Fri 03:00 15.7 km/h 30.6 W 8.9° 92%
Fri 04:00 14.8 km/h 30.2 W 8.8° 100%
Fri 05:00 14.8 km/h 29.5 W 9.1° 100%
Fri 06:00 14.4 km/h 29.2 W 9.5° 99%
Fri 07:00 15.6 km/h 31 WNW 10° 99%
Fri 08:00 11.7 km/h 31.3 WNW 10.8° 99%
Fri 09:00 20.6 km/h 40 WNW 12.3° 99%
Fri 10:00 25.1 km/h 51.8 WNW 13.5° 99%

Likely flyable: wind 5–25 km/h, gusts < 35, dry

Next 7 days

Thu 17 Sep

Partly cloudy

28.3 km/h max
WSW · gust 59.8

6.7° / 14°

Fri 18 Sep

Drizzle

27.2 km/h max
W · gust 59.4

8.7° / 16.1° · 1.2mm rain

Sat 19 Sep

Drizzle

28.6 km/h max
W · gust 60.8

11.4° / 18.2° · 0.7mm rain

Sun 20 Sep

Drizzle

34.5 km/h max
WNW · gust 79.9

8.8° / 18.9° · 0.9mm rain

Mon 21 Sep

Drizzle

23.8 km/h max
WSW · gust 55.4

5.8° / 12.5° · 0.3mm rain

Tue 22 Sep

Partly cloudy

14.2 km/h max
NW · gust 36

4° / 13°

Wed 23 Sep

Partly cloudy

16.2 km/h max
SE · gust 31

7.1° / 14.2°

Range of cliffs and bluffs. In the appropriate conditions, it's possible to fly all the way to Table Cape. Previous experience at the site is required before attempting crossing due to limited or no landing areas at times and areas of compromised lift. Discussion with local experienced pilots recommended before considering heading towards the cape.

PG4/HG-Adv unless PG3 is under supervision with known skill sets, good ground handling skills, high wind experience, and top landing experience.

A site briefing and carrying VHF radio are mandatory.

 

Hazards

<p>No easy bottom landing options.</p> <p>Light aircraft traffic from Wynyard. (VHF radio required).</p>