Ridgeline Aviation

Alaska Aircraft Charter
and Remote Logistics

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Introduction

About us

Ridgeline Aviation is a helicopter and airplane charter company based out of Cordova, Alaska. We offer helicopter and airplane charter services, air tours, and logistics support to help in planning your work or recreation.

Ridgeline Aviation is an FAA Certified Part 135 and 133 Air Carrier. We are DOT licensed Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) carrier for both 135 and 133.

All employees of Ridgeline Aviation undergo yearly recurrent training, are required to participate in a FAA/DOT supervised drug program, and put safety at the front of every flight.

Airplanes

Cessna

The Cessna 170B is a single engine, fixed wing airplane. It has been equipped with heavy duty gear, big tires, and a fuel injected 200 HP motor, and has been modified for STOL operations. It is well suited for improved and unimproved landing areas. The Cessna accommodates up to 3 passengers, depending on cargo and distance traveling. It is great for taking two people with outdoor gear into unimproved landing strips. As fast as a 180 and as slow as a Super Cub we find it to be an excellent combination of performance and utility at a competitive price.

DeHavilland

The DHC-2 Beaver is the “Workhorse of the North” and is a proven bush plane. Used for heavy loads or up to 7 passengers the Beaver’s 450 HP engine and high lift wing has been moving Alaska since the 1940’s. It has an excellent cargo capacity to pack freight and cargo from airfield to airfield but is outfitted with tundra tires to accommodate landing on rough strips and remote beaches, and the large cargo door to increases the ease of loading odd sized items and baggage.

Helicopters

Robinson

The Robinson helicopter line is known for reliability, efficiency, and comfort. The R44 and R66
have become the Alaska standard for light utility work, survey and science work, as well as a
comfortable and tour platform with great views.

The R44 is a piston helicopter with space for up to 3 passengers, taking loads up to 700 lbs.
With excellent performance, speed, and low cost of operation. The R44 has been Alaska proven
for decades, and is the standard for reliable and economical helicopter support.

The R66 is a turbine powered helicopter with passenger seating for up to 4 and a large internal
cargo area, accommodating loads up to 1100 lbs. Industry recognized reliability makes it an
ideal choice for remote field work, external load work, and all types of survey. The R66 works
comfortably in high and hot environments, even more so than helicopters at a substantially
higher price point. Versatile, powerful, and reliable are the hallmarks of the R66
Both helicopters are equipped with a cargo hook for external loads, remote hooks to deliver
cargo with no ground support. Removable cargo racks and baskets are perfect for moving skis,
survey equipment, and long hand and power tools with passengers in the helicopter.

We can efficiently transport crews, survey, perform sling work, and often a combination of all
of the above by simple reconfiguration in the field.

As a platform for survey, photography, and tours the Robinsons are a pleasure to fly in and
everyone gets an outstanding view.

your pilot

StePHEN Richards

Steve Richards is the owner and operator of Ridgeline Aviation. He started flying airplanes in the early nineties and helicopters a few years later, with a combined flight time of over 14,000 hours. He started flying in Alaska in 1995 and has over 25 years of flight experience.

A pilot and mechanic, his background is diverse; flying in remote Alaska and around the world for charter companies, corporate clients, NGO’s and the US government. He started Ridgeline Aviation in 2008 and lives in and is based out of Cordova, Alaska.