I've been looking at a few plans for pattern plans. This will be my first "modern" pattern plane when I decide on which one I want to build. My only other was a Phoenix 5 (I think) in a .40 size. It had retracts, a K&B 6.5 front intake rear exhaust with a pipe.

I've noticed that the trailing edges of the wings, stab, and rudder on many of these plans are very blunt. This is something I've not noticed before and was wondering what the advantage is. In the past when I've built from scratch I've always tried to get the trailing edge as sharp as possible. Have I been doing it wrong all these years? Thanks!

Ken