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August 2010 Poll #2
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August 2010 Poll #1
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The United Kingdom is debating ways to reduce budget deficits. Should one of its two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers under construction be canceled?
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Yes
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35%
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No
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57%
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Undecided
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8%
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Total votes: 103
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Comment: The F-35 seems the most likely candidate. We are a bit surprised to see the Super Hornet
with such a strong showing.
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Comment:
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July 2010 Poll #2
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July 2010 Poll #1
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Now in its third selection process, what plane should the US Air Force choose for its new aerial refueling tanker?
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Boeing 767
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60%
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Airbus A330
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22%
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An-124
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10%
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Undecided
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7%
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Total votes: 108
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Do you agree with the World Trade Organization ruling that government subsidies received by Airbus to develop the A380 were illegal?
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Yes
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43%
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No
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44%
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Undecided
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13%
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Total votes: 91
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Comment: The Russian entry has little chance considering the classification levels needed to
participate. Nevertheless, you have to give them credit for trying! The battle between Boeing and Airbus
will certainly be interesting to watch unfold.
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Comment: This decision has certainly taken a long time. The poll result is not terribly surprising
in its closeness based on past results we've seen.
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June 2010 Poll #2
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June 2010 Poll #1
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How soon do you think China's fighter fleet will be a match for the US Air Force?
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Now
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3%
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2015
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20%
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2025
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18%
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2035
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11%
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Never
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41%
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Undecided
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6%
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Total votes: 116
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After three failed attempts, should a fourth search for the Airbus A330 that crashed into the Atlantic during Air France Flight 447 be attempted?
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Yes
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53%
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No
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32%
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Undecided
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15%
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Total votes: 111
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Comment: China can certainly churn out large amounts of equipment, rapidly copy advanced technology,
and even make fairly sophisticated improvements at low cost. Nevertheless, experience has shown success
in combat almost always goes to the better trained force. China has a long way to go in demonstrating its
pilots are as proficient as America's.
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Comment: Even if found, we doubt the black boxes would provide any useful data after such a long
time submerged in seawater. There appears to be little reason for continued searching.
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