Those little 3 channel beginner planes are really just glorified gliders. They go with the wind, not exert control over it. The club and instructor route are the best and easiest way to get into the hobby, but I understand if it's too far away. To handle the wind, you need ailerons and a plane that doesn't have a lot of dihedral. The very best plane ever invented for windy days is the venerable old Ugly Stick. Eflite makes a miniature version of it that's a nice flyer, but it is made of balsa so dumb thumb mistakes will cost you. The Hobby King club trainer looks like a pretty good candidate, but I have no experience with it.