The worse part of the wind is when it is a cross-runway wind. But, getting on with the challenge is a great learning tool. You have to learn to use the rudder on take off and approach/landing. Even in the air, a cross wind can be, and usually is, a bit of a curse, but again, flying with it is a great learning tool. If you can manage to fly on a windy day, you can fly just about anytime. But, there are limits. You really have to use your judgement as to wind speed and direction if you really want to chance it or not. I often go and put the plane up thinking that it isn't really that bad, then fly a few orbits and then land and defuel and leave. It just isn't worth it to me to chance destroying an expensive plane just to fly in the tough winds. Now, what I do enjoy is when the wind is right down the centerline. WHen it is, well, it's a challenge, but landings are a blast.

DS.