I am a newbie, just did my first solo about a month and a half ago. In the summer where I live it is really calm. I took my first windy flight the other day, 15-20 mph, and crashed my alpha on approach because I cut the throttle too much and stalled about 20 feet off the ground. I flipped and nose dived. I was by myself when I did this, and although I have learned the lesson, it is costing some dollars.

I would recommend having someone with a little wind experience around when you first get to it. There is no club where I live, but I met a friend at the field that has a lot of experience. He is one of only three people, including me, that I know of that fly in the whole county. If he would have been there to coach me I may not be sitting out while rebuilding a wing.