Vans RV-7 - Cost to Own

What does it actually cost to buy and own a Vans RV-7? In this short video we break down the Vans RV-7 - Cost to Own and let you know exactly what your get for your money. And how much of your money it will take.

In addition to annual costs, we cover the cost per hour and cost per mile to operate. We also cover key performance stats so you know what you're paying for.

Costs of airplane ownership vary widely from owner to owner. This video takes an average of the various expenses from existing owners and boils them down to simple to digest numbers. Your ownership experiences will be unique.

[blhmountan]

these transitions are so beautiful. Got me crying tears of joy

[ryanhall]

Completed my RV-7 in Nov-22 and now have close to 70 hours on it. I love the plane and it was definitely the right plane for me. Got my tail wheel endorsement then transition training, but the learning curve was still steep for me, coming from 500 hours in Cherokees. Still struggling to get consistent smooth landings, but again I’m happy with the tail dragger. Very fast and sporty! I just renewed my insurance and it dropped from $3200 to $1600. Should drop more next year when I renew, at least that’s what I’m hoping for.

[michaellucas]

Would love a Van’s ‘fleet review’ both historical and current. I know there’s been bits and bobs throughout your videos but an all up summary would be great. Vans has great planes but their names aren’t exactly descriptive haha

[justastudent]

Day 1 of asking for a video on the Sling High Wing. That plane is such a beauty.

[Boredomboi]

I once flew in an RV-14, I can't wait to see on for that! Unless you already did and I'm gonna get blown up for it.

Edit: He did! No need to blow me up, found it.

[kodywillnauer]

I’ve always dreamed to build an rv12. Knowing I can go faster by commercial, I just want to say I built it myself and have fun around the patch at an affordable fuel burn. All the vans look and sound awesome.

[Grabacr]

Great plane and awesome video. Love these walkaround clips!!

[MatheusLB]

Do a list of cheapest acrobatics airplanes!!!

[murphinator]

You should do the Cessna 195. I love radials. My dream plane

[dan_henrich]

This is exactly what I`ve searching for! Thank you a lot man!!

[coasternut]

The problem I have with Vans is the same problem I have with all experimentals: used ones seem to rarely have transponders or GPS. I know GPS isn't needed, but even a simple one would be handy. I would be flying out of a Charlie so I have to have a transponder. There are some out there but they're all WAY more expensive. People seem to focus on different things than I do when building/fixing up planes

[HyroAUS]

Keen to watch this banger, aeronca 7ac champ next? You gotta admire my consistency

[Dermochelys]

Will you do a video on the T-28 Trojan?

[leftcoaster]

"For God's sake man, RV-7...." LOL

[airwaffle]

i love ur videos and they are so useful, can u make a video on family planes?

[davidmacleod]

Bet you wont talk about the middle of the road king air B200

[sssturges]

What your really need is the IO-390! Climb to heaven baby.

[tomfwade]

Ok near the end of the video you mentioned one reason people are not buying is lack of golf clubs fitting.

How come nobody else on the internet seems to be talking about this specific question amongst the single engine market. I have searched all over and cannot find one article or video discussing which planes work best for a few buddies and some clubs.

Anyone out there fly with there golf clubs and some friends in their planes??? Let me know!

[Johandyman]

Great video - thought about an RV7 my self
However. i wonder how it would compare to a CH77

[neumeisteranimalhospital]

I think you're out to lunch on the insurance costs. I just was quoted $3500 for an RV4, yes it's a taildragger and tricycle insurance may be cheaper, but not that cheap.