I used to fly the 1180 which was a very nice aeroplane and very easy to land; I never noticed anything unusual in X winds. If you are tall, the seat can be a problems as like many French aircraft it tilts backwards when you try to lower it leaving you looking at the canopy, and at arms length from the control column. The seat belts were also an issue as they expand when damp, and won't slide easily through the adjusters. It might be worth getting an engineer to check the rear fuselage for corrosion.