Vashon Aircraft was founded in 2012 by John Torode, a Seattle-area pilot and semiconductor entrepreneur with a knack for developing lower-cost solutions to aviation challenges. [Courtesy: Jeff Weiser]
Key Takeaways:
The Vashon Ranger R7 is a robust, American-made Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) praised for its fun and responsive flying experience, featuring sturdy all-metal construction and intuitive stick controls.
Equipped with advanced Dynon Avionics, including an integrated EFIS, the Ranger meets criteria for use in primary through commercial pilot training, making it highly versatile for flight schools.
Powered by a US-made Continental O-200-D engine chosen for ease of maintenance, it boasts a spacious cabin, durable landing gear, and excellent visibility, suitable for both training and backcountry exploration.
There are some aircraft you look forward to flying more than others.
The Vashon Ranger R7, a high-wing, light sport design is one because it is about as close to a flying BMX bicycle as you can get without re-creating that iconic movie scene from E.T. This aircraft is FUN with a capital F.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
