2006 Van's RV-7A

Retirement is the end of an era and this plane as been an amazingly outstanding work vehicle for me. Highly specced IFR with long range tip tanks to cruise at 160 kts TAS at 32l/hr. I affordably did my Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilots license in this plane as well as travelling for work around Australia. This beautiful plane (affectionately called Fang) is wasted living in a hangar. A full Classic Aero interior fit out with Australian leather and Aerox oxygen kit (2 tanks) allowed me to regularly capture 65 knt tailwinds with 215kt ground speed from Mt Isa to Brisbane at 17,000’ in comfort. Fairings over protuberances such as aileron hinges, fuel drains etc added an extra 5kts so it cruises at 160kts TAS and at 9,000’ 32l/hr. The engine has been operated with the expert knowledge gained from Advanced Pilot Seminars and has been fully maintained by LAME’s. The next annual is March 2026 and the Vans Service Bulletin J00036-Rev 3 for horizontal stabiliser rectifications were carried out June 2023 The prop is booked in for the $11,000 service/overhaul in January 2026 to give a 0 hour prop all included in the price. Always hangared and under an airplane cover (pyjamas) when parked outside on trips. Performance 160 knots TAS 35l/hr at 3,000’, 32l/hr at 9,000’ 28l/hr at 17,000’ Other features/accessories Control stick switches for autopilot, trim, frequency changes (both radios) FlyLeds 6 pack landing lights (absolutely amazing) - (can alternately flash for extra visibility in high traffic environments) AVEO wingtip strobe and navigation lights Removable padded sunscreen ( + infinity sunburn protection) Classic Aero full trim reupholstered with real all-Australian leather April 2024 Hooker 5 point harness iPad holder - distance adjustable USB C and iPhone charging cables to the pilot Phone and Bose A20 control holders for pilot and passenger In dash USB C & A charging point Aerox oxygen for 2 users with 2 x F size (33 cubic feet) bottles and fixing bracket and unused cannulas Blood oxygen level reader Antisplat Aero ultimate gust lock Pumpkin Head aircraft cover Trickle battery charger for when in the hangar Oil filter torque wrench and safety wire twister pliers (for doing 50 hr oil changes) Oil drain valve Wheel chocks (light weight) Tie down straps Emergency Locator Beacon (Portable and ownership transferred on sale) First Aid kit Manual tow bar (for castering wheel parking) All instrument manuals