Sure was gusty at North Weald today. We were using R/W 20, but the wind was 250 at 17 kt this morning, getting up to 280 and 20G32 during the afternoon. We still had about 100 movements though, and only one I think who gave up the approach and went home. Much more sensible than trying to land and failing... jayemm, why don't you get an instructor to do some circuits with you on the next gusty day.