Remos GX vs Vashon Ranger R7

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

Representative planforms, drawn to shared scale.

Remos GX
30 ft × 21 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized
Vashon Ranger R7
30 ft × 22 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Fixed Unpressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Remos GXVashon Ranger R7
Stall speed 44 kt45 kt
Approach speed 52 kt60 kt
Cruise speed 107 kt117 kt
Range 480 nm430 nm
Service ceiling 15000 ft12000 ft
Rate of climb 1280 fpm833 fpm
Fuel burn 4.0 gph5.5 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Remos GX Mogas
4.0 gph
Baseline
480 nm range 26.8 nm/gal 22 gal usable $20 fuel/hr 5h 30m endurance
Remos GX: 4.0 gph at cruise, 480 nautical mile published range, 5 hour 30 minute endurance, 26.8 nautical miles per gallon.
Vashon Ranger R7 Avgas
5.5 gph
Baseline
430 nm range 21.3 nm/gal 28 gal usable $36 fuel/hr 5h 05m endurance
Vashon Ranger R7: 5.5 gph at cruise, 430 nautical mile published range, 5 hour 5 minute endurance, 21.3 nautical miles per gallon.
Avgas range Mogas range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Remos GX Mogas
$32 /hr
Baseline
Remos GX: $32 per flight hour — fuel $20, maintenance and reserve $12.
Vashon Ranger R7 Avgas
$61 /hr
Baseline
Vashon Ranger R7: $61 per flight hour — fuel $36, maintenance and reserve $25.
Remos GX Piston
$8,443 /yr Baseline
Remos GX: $8,443 per year — insurance $2,800, hangar $4,793, annual inspection $850.
Vashon Ranger R7 Piston
$12,700 /yr Baseline
Vashon Ranger R7: $12,700 per year — insurance $4,300, hangar $7,200, annual inspection $1,200.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Remos GX Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 22 gal / 22 gal fuel 478 lbs wet payload 610 lbs useful 1,320 lbs MTOW
Vashon Ranger R7 Piston
2 / 2 seats cargo 28 gal / 28 gal fuel 277 lbs wet payload 445 lbs useful 1,320 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

Payload-Range Map

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