N157VR - 2019 Vashon Aircraft Ranger R7 Aircraft Registration

N157VR is a 2019 Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Shinas Jim M in Los Alamos, NM. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N157VR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E61B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N157VR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8688, -106.1520 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N157VR was last updated on September 22, 2023. 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 N157VR. 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.