[color=#FF0099]tankie,
Alan is correct. don't worry about the crosswind landings so much. first you've got to get airborne (and keep it up there). a high wing trainer is going to be much more stable and forgiving in the air (considering that we all overcompensate on the sticks at first) and will have more of a tendency to "right" itself. Learn crosswind landings with a high wing plane and you will ace the low wing! good luck. Oh, and don't forget the Instructor (necessary and will save you money in the long run)
Bev