Browse aircraft co-ownership and partnership opportunities across California. Every listing shows the buy-in price, monthly fixed costs, and hourly wet rate upfront — so you know exactly what flying will cost before you reach out. Looking to share your own aircraft? Post a free listing and reach pilots searching in California.
California is partnership country. The state pairs one of the largest pilot populations in the nation with a fly-almost-year-round climate, so a shared airplane actually earns its keep instead of sitting on a ramp between weekend flights. With several partners spreading the calendar, a Bay Area or LA-basin group can keep an airplane flying often enough that everyone stays current — the kind of utilization that makes co-ownership click rather than drift.
The economics are what push so many California pilots toward a share in the first place. Tie-down and hangar space near the coastal metros is scarce and expensive, and insurance and labor track the state’s high cost of living, so the fixed bills that sink a solo owner are exactly the ones a partnership splits cleanly. Divide the hangar, insurance, and annual across two to four owners and a capable airplane becomes a realistic monthly figure — which is why shares change hands steadily here whenever a member moves on.
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California has one of the largest general-aviation communities in the country and mild, fly-almost-year-round weather across much of the state, so a shared airplane gets used instead of sitting. Hangar space is scarce and expensive near the coast, which is exactly why splitting those fixed costs across a partnership makes ownership pencil out for many California pilots.
Around the major GA hubs: the Bay Area (Palo Alto, San Carlos, Hayward, Reid-Hillview, Livermore), the Los Angeles basin (Van Nuys — one of the busiest GA airports in the world — plus Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Camarillo), and San Diego (Montgomery-Gibbs, Gillespie). Searching partnerships by your home airport is the fastest way to find a share you can actually fly from.
Hangar and tie-down rates near the coastal metros are among the highest in the nation and waitlists are long, so the monthly fixed share is usually the biggest line item. The flip side is heavy utilization — good weather means the airplane flies often — and sharing the hangar, insurance, and annual across partners is what keeps each owner’s number reasonable.
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20 partnerships found
2015 Van's RV-7A
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.
Buy-in
$40,000
Monthly
$280/mo
Wet rate
$70/hr
2018 Van's Aircraft RV-7
Sharing my 2018 Van's RV-7 at Hayward. 320 TTAF, IO-360 Lycoming engine. Garmin G3X touch, ADS-B, autopilot. 170 knots on 8 gph — most economical fast airplane in the Bay Area. Tiedown at KHWD. Currently the only other half-owner is me. Looking for a responsible VFR pilot who wants speed without the overhead of a GA four-seat.
Buy-in
$38,000
Monthly
$260/mo
Wet rate
$65/hr
1968 Piper Cherokee 140
Great entry-level partnership for a newly certificated pilot. 1968 Cherokee 140, 4,800 TTAF, engine 200 SMOH (factory reman). VFR only. Tied down at Oakland Metro. The cheapest way to build time in the Bay Area. Three current partners — all very accommodating of varying schedules. $180/mo includes tiedown, insurance, and oil.
Buy-in
$8,000
Monthly
$180/mo
Wet rate
$60/hr
2008 Diamond DA40
2008 Diamond DA40 at Palo Alto Airport. 2,200 TTAF, Garmin G1000 glass panel, engine 600 SMOH. One of the smoothest, most efficient trainers you'll find. Great for instrument currency and cross-country work. Our partnership of three is low-drama and well-organized. Annual just completed with clean logbook.
Buy-in
$25,000
Monthly
$420/mo
Wet rate
$95/hr
1979 Cessna 172N
Three-way partnership in a well-maintained 1979 C172N based at Hayward Executive Airport. 4,200 TTAF, engine at 900 SMOH. Recent paint and interior refresh. Friendly group, mix of VFR and IFR pilots. Split equally with two other owners. $280/mo covers hangar, insurance, and reserves. Wet rate includes fuel and oil.
Buy-in
$14,000
Monthly
$280/mo
Wet rate
$80/hr
2012 Cirrus SR22
2012 Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo based at KPAO. 1,800 TTAF, well-maintained by a meticulous group of four. CAPS parachute current, Avidyne R9 glass panel, oxygen system. $550/mo covers hangar + insurance split. Wet rate is all-in. Must complete Cirrus transition course. Group uses FlyingClub for scheduling — currently booking 3–4 weeks out.
Buy-in
$45,000
Monthly
$550/mo
Wet rate
$140/hr
2001 Cessna 172SP
Selling half share in a beautifully kept 2001 C172SP at San Carlos. G1000 glass cockpit, fresh engine (200 SMOH), annual completed in April. One current owner (me) who flies mostly weekdays — looking for someone who prefers weekends. $410/mo covers T-hangar and insurance. I handle all scheduling logistics.
Buy-in
$22,000
Monthly
$410/mo
Wet rate
$90/hr
1997 Piper PA-28-181 Archer
Instrument-equipped 1997 Piper Archer III at Livermore. 3,100 TTAF, 650 SMOH. Dual Garmin 430W, S-TEC autopilot. Great IFR machine for Bay Area coastal crossings. Partnership of three — one partner relocating, opening up a 1/3 share. Livermore has less fog delay than coastal airports, making this a reliable machine year-round.
Buy-in
$16,000
Monthly
$300/mo
Wet rate
$85/hr
2006 Cessna 182T Skylane
2006 Cessna 182T at Reid-Hillview Airport. G1000 avionics, 2,100 TTAF, engine 450 SMOH. Strong performer — great for mountain flying and trips over the Sierras. Group of three easygoing pilots. Monthly includes hangar, insurance, and GPS database updates. Annual due in October.
Buy-in
$28,000
Monthly
$380/mo
Wet rate
$110/hr
Beechcraft V-Tail Bonanza
Will be selling 1/2 share on my V-Tail Bonanza based at KPAO - $110,000. (incudes a $30k reserve for a future engine overhaul) Starting to think about adding a partner on my 1962 P35 Bonanza because I want to buy a second aircraft and need to make sure the Bonanza will keep flying! I’ve been flying it every weekend since I’ve owned it, 138 hours in 6 months of ownership and zero issues, nothing broke, every single instrument is working perfectly, even the clock. I’m 3rd time airplane owner and this has been the most reliable airplane I’ve owned. The engine compression is in the high 70s on all 6, starts and runs very smoothly and predictably. Flies 160 knots burning 13 gallons per hour. This magnificent Bonanza is glass cockpit and fully equipped for instrument flying, with overkill redundancies (you will be blown away). TTAF 5100 Engine 1100 SNEW (IO-470-N) installed in 2010 GAMijectors - can fly lean of peak! G500 with synthetic vision Gi275 full package with synthetic vision as well GFC500 autopilot with 4 servos GTN750xi + GTN650xi ADSB-IN displayed on 4 instruments! 3 GPS antennas, two sources of traffic, two sources of weather RAT (ram air turbine / aux alternator) Extremely clean inside and out Also open to a partnership on the future second aircraft as well (either helicopter or gyroplane). I’m not in any hurry tho, this can wait a few months, but for the right person with the right deal we can make it happen quickly.
Buy-in
$110,000
1999 Mooney Screaming Eagle
1999 Mooney Screaming Eagle (310 HP) Looking for two 1/3 partners @ $70K each for 300+ hours IFR pilots. GNS530, GNS430, GDL69, and more. Currently based in KPAO but location in the Bay Area is flexible. Please call for details (415)985-1289 · Total Time: 1695 Hobbs Hours · Engine: 1695 Hours, TOH 921 with 310HP STC · Prop: 1265 Hours, 315 SPOH since new Hartzell 3 bladed · No Damage History · Useful Load–1119 lbs.
Buy-in
$70,000
Piper PA-140
Selling 1/4 PA-140-28 partnership hangared at LVK. $15,000 DM me for more info.
Buy-in
$15,000
2000 Cessna 182S
2000 182S 1/3 Share Price further reduced to 40K - fresh annual with great compression numbers and no issues, hangared at KSQL great condition, MUST SELL - 2 excellent partners.
Buy-in
$40,000
Pitts S2
Anybody in the Bay Area has a Pitts S2 that’s looking for partners? I’m a 500h CFI with 100h in tailwheels considering joining a partnership of Pitts S2 to further my aerobatics journey! PFA
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Cessna 182 (T)
Hello, everyone! I am looking to enter an equity partnership or connect with others to co-purchase an aircraft. Aircraft: Cessna 182 (T) Year: 1975 or newer, IFR certified Share: Looking for up to a 1/4th partnership Location: KRHV or KSJC If you have a share available or are interested in starting a new partnership, please send me a DM to discuss further!
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Beechcraft Baron
Hi there -- I was talking with a few gentlemen about a share in our Baron when we had an MIF event and a mis-installed alternator. She's now back with a fresh annual and newly overhauled RHE, ready for some joyriding. Please get in touch if you might be interested in 200kts the easy way
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Piper Cherokee
Hey everyone! A friend and I are looking to form a 3–4 person aircraft partnership in the Bay Area and wanted to see if anyone here might be interested in joining us. (edit: At KOAK) We’re aiming for a 4-seat aircraft (something along the lines of a Cherokee or 172) to keep things practical for cross-country flying and time building. The goal is to keep costs reasonable while still getting solid availability and utilization. We’re both focused on flying regularly (building hours toward commercial) and want to set this up the right way with clear expectations around scheduling, maintenance, and cost sharing. If you’re interested or already in a partnership with an open spot, we’d love to connect and chat more. Feel free to DM me! Thanks!
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Van's RV-7
Hello! I’m looking for 1-2 people who are interested in forming a partnership to buy an experimental such as an RV-7 or similar. >$50k each, based out of KSQL or KOAK I’m open too many different planes but wanted to find the right people to own with first. If you’re interested, send a DM
Buy-in
$50,000
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