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 an American-made Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) praised for its "fun" flying experience, robust all-metal construction, and reliable Continental O-200-D engine.
It features advanced Dynon Avionics suites across its three models, offering integrated EFIS, synthetic vision, and a two-axis autopilot, making it a technologically sophisticated and intuitive aircraft.
Designed for versatility and durability, the Ranger is ideal for flight schools (meeting TAA requirements for commercial pilot training) and personal backcountry exploration, boasting a spacious cabin, sturdy landing gear, and excellent crosswind handling.
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.
