ORIGINAL: azseattle
okay, this was where i was confused. For example wind is flowing E-->W and i take off from east towards the west and land in the same manner(make the landing from the east towards west)would that be going cross wind or into the wind? Sorry for not being familiar with these basic terms. This would make it a lot more easier.
With these conditions you should take off from west to east(into the wind)
and land the same way. If you take off from east to west you are taking off down wind
and the same goes for your landing which is not good practice especialy if
the winds are strong. Light winds you can get by with it.
The above example you are taking off and landing down wind(with the wind)
not cross wind. A cross wind would be if you air field was facing North to south
and the wind would be blowing east to west.