RE: Handle the wind
For "high wind" conditions, fast with a heavy wing loading is the key. A thin airfoil will provide better wind penetration than a thick one. Shorter wings and/or wings with less chord also helps. Make sure you use the maximum size engine (or larger) for the plane so you will have plenty of power. The downside to all this is that most planes that fit this category are not forgiving, one moment of inattention and/or one mistake and you are rekitting it.