The Four Star 40 has no problems with wind. I flew one for over a year in winds that ranged from calm to 25 mph gusting to 40. I didn't clip the wings. I didn't add dead lead ballast. (I came out under the kit list weight....) Don't be afraid of wind with the 4* series aircraft. They handle it fine. I've also flown it in rain, sleet... If I was willing to be out in the weather, the plane could take it.

The problems people have with the 4* is not understanding that a light plane needs to be able to slow down. With a 10X6, the average .40 engine will have the prop turning fast enough to almost keep the 4*40 in the air at idle. Go to a 11X4 or 11X5 (depending on your engine...), and you get the ability to slow down, which makes landings easy. (no more floating on past the runway) The longer lower pitch prop also improves take-off accelleration and vertical climb... Go to a TT .46 Pro and a APC 12.25 X 3.75, and the plane can accellerate in a vertical ascent from a VERY short take-off roll! (needs a bit more ground clearance for that prop...) It'll still fly about as docilly as a trainer, and will almost do 3D with the Fun-Fly planes... just rolls a bit slower.