Believe it or not, but the more experienced guys will respect you more for sitting out windy conditions more than if you took off when it was foolish for your skill level.
Uncas, take a look at this thread. Then you can see for yourself what some of the experienced guys that he's referring to here have to say on this subject of wind. You’ll also discover the difference between a herd (prey) and a pack (hunters). Then you can decide which one you want to be.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Wind...1857352/tm.htm