N1251J - 2020 Vashon Aircraft Ranger R7 Aircraft Registration

VR7

2020 VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7

Aircraft Description

N1251J is a 2020 Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Thomson Aaron in San Tan Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N1251J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A068C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1251J was last tracked by AviatorDB near Falcon Field (KFFZ) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1251J was last updated on May 22, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Vashon Ranger R7 is a modern Light Sport Aircraft designed to bridge the gap between aging certificated aircraft and expensive newer LSAs with emphasis on training durability and maintenance accessibility. First flown in 2018, it is a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seats two occupants with all-metal construction. The aircraft achieves a maximum cruise speed of 117 knots with a range of 501 nautical miles, manufactured by Vashon Aircraft of Washington state. AviatorDB tracks 117 Vashon Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VR7.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1251J. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2020
Manufacturer
VASHON AIRCRAFT
Model
RANGER R7
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
VR7Ranger R7
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 7, 2020
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
THOMSON AARON
Address
586 E BAMBOO LN
City
SAN TAN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85140-1208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-200-D
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50064311
Mode S Code (Hex)
A068C9

Additional Details

Registration
N1251J
Serial Number
10169
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01323861

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 01:57:00)
Airport
Latitude
33.461288
Longitude
-111.726123

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC