Question of the Week: Regulating Remote Control Aircraft

Editorial Staff

Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A recent collision between a large radio-controlled (RC) model aircraft and a biplane has prompted discussion about increasing regulation for RC models.
Chuck Leathers initiated the debate with a letter to the editor advocating for tighter controls on RC aircraft.
The article features a poll asking readers whether there should be stricter regulation of RC model aircraft.
It also references past poll results and invites readers to submit ideas for future "Question of the Week" topics.

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A letter to the editor on Monday by Chuck Leathers suggesting increased regulation for radio-controlled models in light of the collision between a large RC model and a biplane earlier this month has caused a lot of discussion. Where do you stand?

Should there be tighter regulation of RC model aircraft?
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