Is a feathered prop
always edge to the wind, or flat to the wind, or does it vary by
aircraft? Edge to the wind would minimize drag on the aircraft, but
flat to the wind would minimize drag on the engine.

Feathered is edge to the wind. The other is called "flat pitch".

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