Andrew,

In general foamies don't like any wind. One of their advantages (light weight so they float around) turns into a disadvantage and they just get blown around. A profile plane is a good way to get into 3d, they are easy to fix, usually have a low wing loading and are cheap.

As Tam said, a big prop helps as you want thrust to pull you around, not so much speed as to shift the fabric of time itself. A big prop also helps in learning to hover. My recommendation would be to build a foamie yourself. Something like the NASTY is a good starting point, its a little bit larger to help with orientation, it will do 3d even with a brushed 400, only takes 2 sheets of depron and easy to fix, easy to fly on low rates. When you have a handle on it you can increase the rates and try 3d. If you don't like that one talk to Woodsy.

clovus