RV-7A Half Share — Palo Alto (KPAO), Low Operating Cost
2015 Van's RV-7A
About this listing
Sharing my 2015 Van's RV-7A. 380 TTAF total. IO-360 engine at 380 SMOH. Garmin G3X with autopilot, ADS-B in/out. 160 knots cruise on 8 gph. $280/mo covers hangar + insurance split. Tiedown at KPAO.
Avionics & panel
Integrated glass display and autopilot. Verify WAAS GPS details with the owner for precision approaches.
Capabilities mentioned in the listing description. Verify with logbooks before purchase.
How this partnership stacks up
Listed about 1 month ago
Worth asking whether there is negotiating room
Fully priced
Buy-in, monthly fixed cost, and hourly wet rate are all listed — easy to estimate your total cost
Glass panel with autopilot
Integrated glass display and autopilot. Verify WAAS GPS details with the owner for precision approaches.
Engine/airframe specs not on listing
Ask the owner for SMOH, engine type, and TTAF — these unlock the Engine Life and Airframe Time analysis panels
Based on current ClubHanger listings. Share types and partner counts vary — read the full listing for complete context. Not financial advice.
Pilot Requirements
- Minimum Hours
- 250 hours
- Required Ratings
- PPL
Costs
- Buy-In
- $40,000
- Monthly Fixed
- $280/mo
- Wet Rate
- $70/hr
Flying cost
Annual cost as a ½ partner, at your flying rate.
≈ $104 per flight hour at 100 hrs/yr
- Monthly fixed × 12
- $3,360/yr
- Flying (100 hrs × $70/hr)
- $7,000/yr
Save $4,640/yr vs. renting at $150/hr
The $40,000 buy-in recouped in ≈ 8.6 yrs at this rate
Rule of thumb — your costs will vary. Figures from the listing's stated monthly rate and wet rate.
Other pilots looking
2 other pilots are also looking for a Van's share on ClubHanger.
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- Share type
- 1/2 Share
- Total partners
- 2
- Shares available
- 1
- Scheduling
- Other
Listing trust
3/4- Real photo of the aircraftA genuine photo, not a stock placeholder.
- Complete detailsYear, registration, pricing, and a full description.
- Contact on ClubHangerReach the owner here — no off-platform redirect.
- Posted by a memberListed by a signed-up ClubHanger member.
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