The conditions had actually calmed down a bit by the time I got in the air, which was both good and bad. It meant we could take off on 24 (tarmac) rather then 30 (grass) - which would have been my first grass take-off!
Was definitley more stable in the air though - a really nice ride I thought.
One small first was landing on the north side grass of 24 (first-time), although landing done by CFI not me!! But interesting to feel the difference...