As had been said, the direction and type of wind must also be considered. Wind that goes from a "tickle your face" breeze to a Force 5 in a split second is dangerous. Wind at a 45 degree angle to the runway is dangerous, maybe even more so than a 90 degree crosswind. Wind that constantly and quickly changes direction is dangerous.

"What you have to ask yourself is, do I feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?"

Don't risk your plane. As I've told many novices, don't fly if anything doesn't seem "right". I've driven 45 minutes to my field, assembled the Dr.1, looked out across the (windy) plain, took it apart, packed it back up, and drove home. Safe to fly another day!

Dr.1