Person_X,

You're mostly right about a stock SS not handling the wind very well. However, clip its wings and you'll have a totally different plane, capable of cutting through 15mph winds.

Anyway, for a beginner's first flight, it is mandatory to choose a windless day, regardless of the plane he's trying to fly. Then the issue of the SS in strong winds becomes a moot point.

IceJBreaker,

Get the Slow Stick! You will not regret this decision.