Good point - The rental cost is $415 per hour for the aircraft. Split two ways - 207$ per hour

Hi folks,

I rent a DA42 out of Hayward (KHWD). I am looking to reduce my rental costs and build time by flying periodically with a Multi-rated safety pilot. Anyone interested?

Thanks,
Bodi

Aargh I didnt see the text hidden in the drop boxes. Now I feel stupid.
Thought I had hit on the bargain of the century

https://www.aeromarkt.net/en/aeromarkt/ ... 42-ng.html

It was linked from a trade a plane ad. I didnt know there were 2005 DA42NGs. Aopa vref didnt show DA42 NGs in that year and ofcourse the price is ridiculously low, unless someone missed a digit somewhere

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