Hi Ray,

According to the rules, bug wipers are not allowed
in competitions flown in the US. At least, that's
the way I interpret the rules...

Wow, that's a pity!

Which model of LS1 do you fly?

I own a LS1-e, s/n 155, which has the fuselage of the -d model combined with
a tailplane of the -f model but a bit thinner. The wings are the same.
AFAIK only two of them were built.
In humid conditions with many bugs or in rain I experienced high minimum
speeds. In thermals I have to maintain at least 90kph after some time,
depending on the amount of bugs, when not using wipers.

Where in Europe do you fly?

My club is located in Southern Germany north of Stuttgart. We often have a
lot of bugs in the air, especially after heavy rain in summer.