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Fossil Bluff Aquila Barn Launch - North West
16.3 km/h
Gust 34.9 km/h · 9.4°C · 99% cloud
Partly cloudy
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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 | 9° | — | 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
6.7° / 14°
Fri 18 Sep
Drizzle
8.7° / 16.1° · 1.2mm rain
Sat 19 Sep
Drizzle
11.4° / 18.2° · 0.7mm rain
Sun 20 Sep
Drizzle
8.8° / 18.9° · 0.9mm rain
Mon 21 Sep
Drizzle
5.8° / 12.5° · 0.3mm rain
Tue 22 Sep
Partly cloudy
4° / 13°
Wed 23 Sep
Partly cloudy
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>