Flying in the wind can be a lot of fun, try kiting your plane, it teaches you a lot. Just pay attention where your plane is and DON'T let it get down wind, also when making a downwind turn, EXPECT the wind to sort of slap your plane around the turn. (especially a high wing) In the same respect don't make your landing approaches long, bring them around shorter then when there is little wind. I have flown a Midwest Aero Bat in excess of 30 mph winds and had a ball doing it. It's a blast to take off, roll inverted and kite it and never leave the confines of the field then roll back and land in the same spot still within the confines of the field. Don't be afraid of the wind, learn to ENJOY and respect it. To many people quit when it gets a little windy, don't be one of them. By the way NJ fliers, you say you have wind -- have you ever tried Las Vegas or South Texas, they HAVE WIND.