Air Conditioning.
The last few flights that I've done have been a little hot, hence my question.
Isn't it about time that GA manufacturers looked at installing air conditioning in aircraft these days? Apart from some of the bigger and more powerful models it seems that no-one is installing it and I would imagine that in some of the hotter parts of the world it would be a real bonus.
Obviously, there is a decrease in power when it's in operation and it would increase fuel consumption but in some of the more modern aircraft such as Diamond and Cirrus which are fuel efficient and light surely this wouldn't be a problem? Shut the air conditioning off during T/O and Landing for sure but some of the modern Hydrocarbon based systems that are much more efficient would fit the bill.
Any thoughts?