Find co-ownership opportunities near your home airport.
Browse all makes, states & airports →An aircraft partnership — also called co-ownership or a flying group — is a small group of pilots who share the cost of buying and operating one airplane. Instead of carrying the full purchase price, monthly hangar, insurance, and maintenance on your own, you split the fixed costs across the group and pay for the hours you actually fly. For most owners that is the difference between an airplane that mostly sits and one that earns its keep.
Every listing here lays out the three numbers that actually matter so you can compare partnerships honestly: the buy-in (your share of the aircraft and any reserves), the fixed monthly cost (your slice of hangar, insurance, and recurring expenses), and the hourly or "wet" rate that covers fuel and engine reserves while you fly. Browse by home airport, state, make, and budget to find shares that fit how and where you fly — most groups keep the airplane at one home field, so location is usually the first filter that matters.
Partnerships range from a simple two-person share on a training-friendly single to a larger equity group around a faster cross-country aircraft. If you do not see the right open share yet, post a free "seeking" listing so owners forming a group can find you, and use the cost calculator to sanity-check what a given buy-in and hourly rate really mean per year. ClubHanger is free to search and free to post, and contact happens on-platform so you can vet a prospective partner before sharing personal details.
Quick answers for buyers and prospective co-owners.
It is an arrangement where two or more pilots co-own one airplane and share its costs. Each partner holds a share of the aircraft and contributes to the fixed expenses — hangar, insurance, and maintenance — while paying an hourly rate for the time they personally fly. It is the most common way pilots own a capable airplane without carrying the whole cost alone.
There are three parts to the cost, and every ClubHanger listing shows them: the buy-in (your one-time share of the aircraft, plus any reserves), the fixed monthly cost (your portion of hangar, insurance, and recurring expenses), and an hourly or wet rate that covers fuel and engine reserves as you fly. Splitting the fixed costs across the group is what makes co-ownership far cheaper than owning outright.
Most partnerships range from two to about six pilots. Smaller groups give each partner more availability and a bigger say; larger groups spread the fixed costs further but mean more scheduling around each other. The right size depends on how often you want to fly and how much you want to lower your monthly cost.
Use the filters on this page to search by home airport, state, make, and budget — most groups base the aircraft at a single field, so starting from your airport or region is the fastest way to find a realistic fit. You can also browse by make or state from the partnerships directory to see what co-ownership looks like in your area.
Post a free "seeking" listing describing the aircraft you want, your mission, your budget, and your home airport, so owners forming a group can reach out to you. Many co-ownership groups come together before an aircraft is even purchased, so getting your listing up early means the right owner can find you when a share opens.
6 partnerships found
2004 Cessna 172S Skyhawk
Well-maintained 2004 Cessna 172S with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. 3,200 TTAF, engine at 650 SMOH. Annual due in March. Two current partners — both instrument rated, fly ~50 hrs/year each. Hangared at KAUS. Looking for a responsible pilot to round out the group.
Buy-in
$18,000
Monthly
$320/mo
Wet rate
$85/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
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
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
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
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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