Well, the Saab does do pretty well in xwinds but doesn't taxi worth a darn. It is the only big twin I have flown so no comparisons here but it is fun to fly. A decent autopilot but we do a lot of hand flying as well. It slows down pretty well, you can do 250 to the marker and be in the TDZ with no problem. It is hot in the summer and cold in the winter so bring extra socks in the northland December through about April.