Great question.

When one says best in the wind I think of stability.<p class="MsoNormal">Well, stability is a trade off.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Heavy planes are stable or at least more stable in the wind.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Planes with a forward CG are more stable.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Planes with zero or less dihedral are more stable &ndash; In the wind.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Planes with a high wing loading are more stable.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Planes with high HP are more stable. They can power into and through the wind.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o></o></p><p class="MsoNormal">So where does the trade off come in?</p><p class="MsoNormal">The short answer is: All of this is balanced against your skill level and what the mission is. If this is your WINDY plane then you have your answer. If this plane is going to fill ALL your flying requirement&hellip; Then nope, won&rsquo;t do that.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o></o></p><p class="MsoNormal">Barry</p>