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Old 01-01-2006 | 09:31 AM
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Default RE: Trailing edge flight surfaces must be tapered?

And one more thing: Tapered trailinge edge surfaces require less force to deflect than blunt ones, all else equal. This means less wear on servo gears and bearing surfaces, and less battery drain.

I like about a 1/32" to 1/16" radius, depending on the size of the plane. It can be hardened with CA, works well in flight, and is not so thin that it's terribly fragile.