Yes the crosswinds were a handfull. The AEW flew well and we had NO problems with motors or batteries. The new Futaba 14m was test flown in the GP Lancair with no problems. Practice days at the TRAC field were great with one day of 90 deg cross winds. this wore the tread on my tires. It was a long week of practice 9 to 5 daily but it paid off with a 2nd place finish in Team scale. Next stop the NATS