Today, I flew Cirque de EZ in the wind and this is a third model that is made out of FFF. Weighed 41.9 grams and with the large dihedral took it all in with gusty conditions. Need some retuning before I will present the video.
In my camera, forgot a video on the B2 Spirit that I made last fall showing how well it is flying in the turbulent winds within the tree area.
With the Spirit, you launch at a small incline, but with the gusty winds, it can go really nose up rather quickly(no elevon) or go nose down if gust is present when especially you wind surf across the sky.
I would say that whatever you make for a plane, black is a color you do not want to use. Best used as a trim color.
If you what to improve your throttle management skills, suggest you try the EZ Pack and one of their models, since it is designed that level flight is 1/2 throttle, any more throttle will make it climb and any less give you a glide slope to land. Add some wind and it 's throttle control to keep it afloat.