Midland Glider Club
Today at Midland Glider Club: 1.6 kt at 12:00, a working band to 2500 ft, soarable 12:00 to 12:00. June is the busiest month here.
Soaring forecast for Midland Glider Club
1.6 kt at the best hour, to 2,500 ft · soarable 12:00–12:00 UTC
| Hour | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Strong (kt) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Band top (ft) | 200 | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1,200 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,500 | 1,900 | 1,200 | 800 | 800 | 1,000 |
Open the map at Midland Glider Club
Climb is what a standard-class glider would average in a thermal. Heights are above sea level.
- Position
- 52.5173°N 2.8782°W
- Forecast map
- Open at this place
The flying year at Midland Glider Club
| Month | Median climb (kt) | Median band top (ft) | Good days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 0.5 | 4600 | 0% |
| Apr | 0.6 | 4850 | 2% |
| May | 0.5 | 5150 | 6% |
| Jun | 0.3 | 4700 | 8% |
| Jul | 0.6 | 5600 | 8% |
| Aug | 0.6 | 5000 | 4% |
| Sep | 0.7 | 4400 | 5% |
| Oct | 0.3 | 3800 | 0% |
Ridge soaring at Midland Glider Club
A ridge works in some winds and not in others. The table gives, by wind sector, how often a low pass near Midland Glider Club held or gained height. The best sector is west at 49%.
| Wind from | Held height |
|---|---|
| N (north) | 11% |
| NE (north-east) | 12% |
| E (east) | 22% |
| SE (south-east) | 22% |
| S (south) | 15% |
| SW (south-west) | 29% |
| W (west) | 49% |
| NW (north-west) | 40% |