I went from my trainer NexSTAR Select, to a Tiger 60 with OS61SF. The Tiger 60 is a very nice flyer, can be slow on approach and landing seems to float all the way in, but is capable of doing aerobatics, and, most of all, large enough to see clearly all the time. I also have the Four Star 40 and like it very much but I bought it after the Tiger 60. It has the OS 46 FXi engine from my NexSTAR. It is a tad faster and is very maneurverable but does float. It is a tail dragger so is a bit more to handle on landing where the Tiger 60 has a nose wheel and lands like a trainer. Lots of choices.

One more no-one mentioned is the Avistar. It is a high-wing with semi-symmetrical airfoil that allows for basic aerobatics, is faster than a trainer, but more forgiving. An OS46 FXi would do this plane just fine.

Regarding wind and so on, the week after I solo'ed, I was out there with my NexSTAR and there was a fairly strong cross wind. Another learning experience. No crashes, but it was spooky to say the least. If you have not already, get some of that under your belt with the sim. It will be well worth the time.

Let us know what you decide and how you make out on your first flight.