RE: Landing question
I would like to ask how much do you use the rudder on approaches? If the wind is really gusty you just have to live with it, but if it's steady you might be fighting the wind just using aileron to control the plane on approach.
Bruce88123 is right though, don't worry about how many times you have to go around. Landings may be manditory, but not on every pass. Don't land the plane if you don't feel comfortable with where they plane is, don't force it.