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 fun, high-wing light sport aircraft noted for its enjoyable flying experience, likened to a "flying BMX bicycle."
Built robustly in the USA with all-metal construction and a reliable Continental O-200-D engine, it prioritizes durability and easy maintenance, making it suitable for demanding flight school operations and backcountry landings.
It features advanced Dynon SkyView avionics across its three models (Glacier, Redwood, Cascade) and boasts a remarkably spacious 46.7-inch wide cabin for enhanced pilot comfort.
Highly versatile, the Ranger R7 is ideal for flight schools for primary through commercial training (due to its TAA capabilities) and also serves as an excellent personal aircraft for exploration and enjoyment.
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.
