The Ridgeline Aviation Fleet
Aircraft Available for Charter and Rental
Our fleet contains several types of small aircraft. From turboprops to training and rental planes, most of our fleet is housed at our Bozeman location. We can relocate any plane from Bozeman to Billings upon request.
Please note: our Cessnas are reserved for flight lessons and are unavailable for chartered flights.
The Pilatus PC-12NGX
The Pilatus PC 12NGX is one of the best adventure planes on the market for the NW United States. Its large prop means it can land on smaller runways in the backcountry and locations much closer to your final destination. Pilatus describes the PC-12NGX as the future of turboprop technology—their attention to detail and luxurious interiors do that claim justice.
A Capable Plane for Rugged Terrain
Locations: Bozeman, Billings
Available for: Charter
Max Cruise Speed270 KTAS (333 MPH)
Max Passengers8
Max Altitude30,000 ft
Single-Engine Aircraft
Learn In An Iconic Aircraft Or Charter A Bush Plane
Ridgeline Aviation uses well maintained and safe planes for our flight instruction.
Cessna 172-M Skyhawk
Available at our Bozeman Location. The Cessna 172-M Skyhawk is a hardy, single-pilot, all-around airplane that remains one of the most popular trainer aircraft to this day. Notable specs from each of our five 172-Ms below.
N49RL
Locations: Bozeman
Available for: Flight School
ClassificationTechnically Advanced Aircraft (TAA)
Flight DisplayGarmin G500Txi Touchsreen MFD and PFD, Garmin G5 Backup
Navigation SystemGarmin GTN 650 NavCom GPS
AutopilotGarmin GFC 500 Autopilot
Power180HP Engine
Max Takeoff Weight2550lb Gross Weight STC
Additional Communication systemSAR Radio Equipped
N61933
Locations: Bozeman
Available for: Flight School
Navigation SystemGarmin GTN 750 NavCom GPS
Max Takeoff Weight2550lb Gross Weight STC
Power180 HP Engine
Max Load1,110lbs Useful Load
Climate ControlAir Conditioning
N16EK
Locations: Bozeman
Available for: Flight School
Power180 HP Engine
Power180 HP Engine
Flight InstrumentsDual G5's and GTN 750
AutopilotGarmin GFC 500 autopilot
Cessna 172-N Skyhawk
Available at our Billings Location. The Cessna 172-N Skyhawk is a slightly updated version of the 172-M with a marginally higher base speed. However, in practice, the 172-N and M are identical. Notable specs from each plane below.
N738PJ
Locations: Billings
Available for: Flight School
Power160 HP Engine
Flight InstrumentsDual Garmin G5's
Navigation SystemGarmin GTN 650
AutopilotGarmin GFC500 Autopilot
N739DR
Locations: Billings
Available for: Flight School
Power160 HP Engine
N73735
Locations: Bozeman
Available for: Flight School
Power160 HP Engine
Flight InstrumentsDual G5's and GTN 430W
AutopilotGarmin GFC500 Autopilot
N4893J
Locations: Bozeman
Available for: Flight School
Power180 HP Engine
Flight InstrumentsDual Garmin G5's and Garmin GTN 530W
Special EquipmentLong Range Fuel Tanks
Piper PA-18 Super Cub
The Super Cup is a versatile, backcountry aircraft. It's often known as the original bush plane and is extremely capable to operate from shorter runways and unimproved strips.
N8576Y
Locations: Bozeman, Billings
Available for: Charter, Flight School
Landing GearTailwheel
Flight InstrumentsDual Garmin G5's in Cockpit
Max Takeoff Weight2000lb Gross Weight STC
Power160 HP Engine
Max Payload180 lb Baggage STC
Fuel SystemCubcrafters Fuel STC
Communication SystemSAR Radio Equipped
Benefits: Short Takeoff and Landing
Multi-Engine Aircraft
Take Your Training Up a Notch With a Multi-Engine Rating
Multi-engine ratings are the next step after your single-engine rating. Additionally, a multi-engine rating is required to fly most commercial jobs. Ridgeline maintains a Diamond DA42 for our advanced students.
Diamond DA-42
The Diamond DA-42 is a reliable, easy-handling, light aircraft ideal for learning the basics of multi-engine flight. Notable specs of our DA-42 are listed below.
N652T
Locations: Bozeman, Billings
Available for: Flight School
Flight InstrumentsG1000 Avionics
Flight AssistKAP140 Autopilot
EnginesContinental CD-135 Engines
Passenger Count4 Seats
Climate ControlAir Conditioning
FAA CertificationsFIKI Certified
Helicopter
Piston Rotorcraft
Learn to fly a helicopter in a high inertial system platform with a great safety record.
Enstrom F28F
The Enstrom F28F is a piston powered helicopter with a high inertial rotor system making it an ideal training platform.
N274NW
Locations: Billings
Available for: Flight School
Year2011
AvionicsGarmin GTN650 Garmin GTX345 Transponder PS8000 Audio Panel Garmin 796 Portable Display with Terrian and Traffic
Simulators
Ridgeline maintains an advanced aviation training devise for pilots. Notable specs of our flight sim below.
Redbird LD Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
Locations: Bozeman, Billings
Available for: Flight School
Configurable asCessna 172 G1000
Cessna 172 Analogue Instruments
Diamond DA-42 G1000
Instrument VarietyLog Instrument Approaches for Currency
Training BenefitsFAA Approved To Log Time Towards Rating