N188JS - 2023 Vashon Aircraft Ranger R7 Aircraft Registration

N188JS is a 2023 Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Elk Creek Aviation LLC in Fort Smith, AR. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 21, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200-D engine producing 100 horsepower, N188JS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15F3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N188JS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.3366, -94.3674 on July 24, 2025. The FAA registry record for N188JS was last updated on May 31, 2024. 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 N188JS. 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.