I used to be a USAF weather observer. In my opinion, most people tend to over-estimate wind speeds. I've heard and seen people say that they've flown in 25mph winds, and I find that to be a bit on the unbelievable side--surely someone will tell me I'm wrong on that. The Beaufort Scale is handy when guessing. http://www.zetnet.co.uk/sigs/weather...ufort.htm#land

Constant breezes aren't much of a problem. You adapt and the conditions stay relatively the same. The problems with wind are variable directions and gusts. If the directing is shifting around regularly it can make landings very challenging. Gusts, by definition, are an 11-12mph difference between the high and low wind speeds over a ten minute time. Nobody likes it when the wind speed is changing markedly while landing.

I don't have problems flying in the wind, but I generally don't enjoy it. If the winds aren't how I like them, I've got other hobbies to keep me busy.