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Affordable High-Tech LSA Surprises the Market

Vashon Aircraft made a surprise announcement with the Ranger R7 LSA. Vashon Aircraft
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Key Takeaways:

  • Vashon Aircraft, a sister company to Dynon Avionics, has surprisingly launched the Ranger R7 Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), with initial deliveries underway and five units planned for EAA AirVenture.
  • The Ranger R7 is a rugged, two-seat, all-metal LSA featuring a Continental O-200-D engine, heavy-duty landing gear, and a comprehensive Dynon SkyView Touch avionics suite including ADS-B and angle-of-attack indicator.
  • A key selling point is its affordability, with a base price of $99,500, making it a highly competitive and accessible option in the LSA market despite its advanced capabilities.
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The LSA market got a good surprise this week as Woodinville, Washington-based Vashon Aircraft announced the Ranger R7. With two airplanes already complete, this LSA is getting ready for delivery to its first customers. The company promises to have five airplanes ready to be delivered at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at the end of July.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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