RE: "Windy" trainer
My suggestion of the EasyStar was specifically made in response to your query regarding planes that will handle the wind. Wind aside, the Aerobird is a terrific plane. With its current price dropped to $109 (and even cheaper on e-bay) this plane is a terrific bargain. Its very resistant to damage and parts are readily available. I started flying last spring with the Firebird Commander. During the summer I started flying the Aerobird. Since then I have four other planes that I fly, but the Aerobird is always one of the planes that I bring to the field. Its a terrific plane, plus it easily stores in its original shipping box, which means that it permanently resides in the trunk of my car, for those times when I'm on the way home from work, there happens to be no wind, and I have some time to spare.