RE: good plane for wind
If you're an experienced pilot, pretty much any fast plane will handle wind. If you're willing to try something different, try a SPAD. I routinly fly my SPA3D in 30+ mph winds. It's actually the only plane I fly in high wind. The best beginner-ish ARF I've found is the World Models Super Sport 40S. It's a great next step from a trainer and can do almost any aerobatics short of 3D. It's a pretty clean design and handles the wind very well. Check it out, it's less than $100.