last weekend it was blowing 25-30+ rather constant and 40ish gusts, i had to lean into the winds to fly, it was a ton of fun though, just pickup an old beater plane and go fly, once you learn how to fly in that kind of wind its no more riskey than flying normally, it just takes alittle getting used to and a different flying style. i was flying my ultrasport 60 backwards. just man up and go fly, watch the nose of the plane to know when it is going to stall, if the wind is bouncing it around (the wings) pay attention to the nose, when the nose drops, instantly add throttle (good 50% increase) for a few seconds then back it down again. use the rudder to keep the plane pointed into the wind and just correct with your alierons when you have too.
now if you want to fly in circles (more like "normal" flying) just remember than going downwind you will haul butt, when you turn back around into the wind increase throttle alot, alot of people dont do this and they wonder why their planes stall. just keep your throttle up and you will be fine