PeterRus

Another vote for Bruce's. I have a full fuselage one, and it covers all openings from the intake air behind the prop all the way to the tail cabin intake. No need for "plugs". The cover has nice microfiber lining that protects the cabin glass, too. Give them a call, you might get a discount.

Great idea to polish the old ones! Thanks.

The taxi/landing lights lenses are "foggy" or "muted" on both wings -- due to the age, methinks. The lights are LEDs, and I'd like to replace the lenses with new ones -- they are available. However, it sounds like the new lenses will need trimming and/or drilling the screw holes. Some sellers offer trimming service if I mail the old lenses. While removing and installing seems to be (a) legal if I do it myself and (b) straightforward I am not sure I have the tools/experience to trim the lenses and drill the holes. I am sure people have done this -- any comments or advice?

Bad wording on my part: "high RPM" -- much closer to the redline.

Yes, you need to rev up a Wankel. Don't shift into 4th, stay in 3rd. (: Since majority of piston aviation engines run at high RPM -- should not be an issue, esp. considering the reduction gearbox.

They have other issues, too, but these are less relevant to the aviation (emission standards). Mazda made last RX-8 with a Wankel engine in 2012.

Turbine makes sense (economically) for HP more than 350, the more, the better. 4 seater with a smaller turbine will burn too much fuel for speed and payload -- the range will suffer. What I'd like to see is a Wankel aircraft. Here is a teaser: https://turb.aero/how-to-buy/certificated-engines Fuel consumption: 12 gph @ 150 HP (or more like 13+ gph) at 10,000 and targeted TBO 3000 hours. I am sure it will be more expensive to maintain, with fewer mechanics knowledgable, etc.

I was looking for a "good" (as in not a "cheapo card") CO detector and the Forensics is cheaper than others and quite small. Put it on my panel (comes with a holder and 3M sticky patch). One downside is it calibrates for about 3 min before it's functional. Upside Amazon had a $20 discount. Also comes in white color (and with less aviation jargon), but more expensive and longer shipping times from Amazon.

I'd add the new Apple Pencil for $130 and a case for $60, but I agree that should do it.

Closure on the topic: sent the kx165 to Bevan and they fixed it replacing about 200 (ballpark estimate) capacitors. Flew it today and all works. Many thanks to Jake@BevanAviation and other wonderful people at Bevan who answered my questions.

I used Anderson Aircraft Services/Keith Givens for pre-purchase inspection. Others recommended by the broker in Indianapolis area.

Totally uncalled for if real (might be edited).

20W -- watts, not amps or about 4 amps per port.

Found an old thread: The adapter I have ordered from Amazon: https://www.anker.com/products/a2720?variant=37438015111318&collections_wireless-car-chargers=undefined&Sort_by=Recommended#! Another consideration is my airplane is 28V and some cigarette lighter plugs may be 12V. The one I have is marked 12V/24V input. Yes, I do have a CIG LITR fuse, 10A. That's ~240W of power. Thanks everyone for replies.

I have something that looks like a standard cigarette lighter socket in the airplane and I was thinking that a USB-C power source is a better option for my purposes. I can see there are several options available that hopefully would fit in the space: remove the socket and replace with neat nice TSOd unit from the well-known company. List price is about $400 + avionics shop rate to install and wire + extra fuse in the panel. Let's call in an even $1k. Another option is to buy a well-made USB-C adapter that fits in the cigarette light socket. Price is ~$15 for an USB-C that delivers about 20W per port -- should suffice for an iPad or iPhone. Simultaneously. The question: Are there any safety concerns with the $15 dollars of monies approach vs biting the $1k bullet? I think the cigarette lighter does not a fuse for example. TIA.