AndyB Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yea.....I can see three flyable days coming up....and its warmish as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewi Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 hi AndyB Do you find that this weather windfinder forcasts to be right when you fly all the time or any other weather forcast you use or is it over time you get the feeling the time is right to fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 I find the forecasts are good on the day. If you watch the future forecasts you will see them changing every few hours. I use Windfinder and these..... http://www.xcweather.co.uk/ https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/air/yarm_united-kingdom_2633415 This last one is essential if there are no clouds, cos you can't see what is going on! 900 hPa is about 3000 feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I wouldn't bother with XC Weather. Meteo Blue is good. Also use the Met office balloon forecasts, very good for predicted conditions at various altitudes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewi Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Cheers for weather sites andyB and steve much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 It's important to treat any forecast as just a guide - you make the decision based on what the conditions and indicators are on site. There are some good books which are worth reading to help you read the conditions. The one I initially learned from is: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pilots-Weather-commonsense-meteorology-Commonsense/dp/1840370270/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PNH2S14K0EXMVCR5N3GP You're always 'allowed' to not fly, no matter how much effort it took to get to the field - even if it's looking like weeks of unflyable weather to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duskdawn Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) As Steve says any forecast is just a guide. I generally use www.windy.com (looks cool and does wind estimation at heights) and WeatherPro app. If they both "line up" more or less then I get a good idea, but always check on site. Edited April 7, 2018 by duskdawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewi Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks guys for great advice will only fly if I'm 100% sure its ok I have cp rating paragliding but I don't think myself as being experienced flyer as didn't do much flying(big regret) cheers Chewi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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