You can tell by the 'feel' of the elevator whether tailwaind or propwash is stronger. If the elevator trails in the neural position propwash is stronger - keep the stick back. If you have to hold the stick to prevent it going to full up or full down, tailwind is stronger - keep the stick forward. This only applies for a given relative wind, aircraft direction, and power setting - so be prepared to for the changes that will happen and act accordingly.
The Chipmunk is usually quite benign in that it doesn't tend to lift the tail unexpectedly - but it can happen. I once turned downwind on the apron with 'taxy' brake set. The rudder blew hard over to the left, the left brake applied itself hard, and the tail lifted a tad. I cenralised the rudder immediately and all was well. Now I ensure that in strong winds I have the rudder positivly under control at all times.
SSD