I owned the Pik 20B for three years now. I usually never fly in rain since
there is never some around. The horror stories narated will only mean that
my glider would descend like a Cessna 150 in rain. No big deal. I have had
quite a bit of bugs on the leading edge as we tend to manufacture them in
Canada. I pratically did not see any traumatic difference in the flight
characteristics.

Finally, I would not worry one bit about this wounderfull glider. In fact, I
wax it every spring. It gives it a great look and is much easier to clean
after a long day. I would not spend any time sanding the wings unless you
have a serious bump bear the spar.

I see that a fortunate fellow flew his Pik on the Ridge in april for 1 000
km. Can't be that bad, would you not agree?

Best regards, keep the blue side up!

Marc Arsenault
"74"