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#3 / 32
of 32 CA operators by Google rating: 5.0 across 13 Google ratings, ranked against 32 rated CA operators.
Top 18%
fleet size on the register: 8 tracked aircraft, larger than 82% of 1640 US operators on the register.
1 of 6
charter classes flown: Turboprop.
Mountain Lion Aviation is a private jet charter operator based in Truckee, CA with a home base at KTRK. The Bravo register tracks 8 aircraft in Mountain Lion Aviation's network, from FAA registry and public flight data. Operators fly under their own FAA Part 135 certificate and carry direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
The average resident in our region spends more than 60 hours a year in traffic. And those that regularly travel from San Francisco to areas like Tahoe will see that time in traffic more than double. Traffic has become a serious choke point that dramatically affects your quality of life, and sadly this congestion is only going to get worse.
BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.
We believe your time is too valuable to waste hours and hours in traffic, and we believe your schedule is too precious to be held hostage by gridlock. You deserve flexibility, convenience and personal service.
Company-supplied profile text.
Safety data sourced from ARGUS · WYVERN · IS-BAO · NBAA
8 aircraft tracked
Nonstop reach from KTRK
About KTRKThe longest-legged type on this certificate is the Pilatus PC-12/47 NG, 1,752 nm published range at 256 kts cruise. That reach extends past the edges of this map, example nonstop legs shown from Truckee Tahoe Airport.
Pilatus PC-12/47 NGTurbopropN232ST · 20121,752 nm256 kts7 paxSafety pedigree
Certificated for on-demand air charter under FAA Part 135, with direct operational control of every flight.
No third-party ARGUS or WYVERN rating on file for this operator.
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From around the web
Chase Bradshaw · 4 years ago
I have been taking lessons with Keston and Garrett at Mountain Lion for 7 months, with over 40hours in the air + ground school time. They are extremally knowledgeable and great pilots. They also know how to teach those skills and in a manner that makes it stick. I come from a world of Skydiving (seen a lot) and have complete trust in them. It's an added bonus they are also great people and a true pleasure to hang out with. Blue Skies!
Eric M · 4 years ago
Awesome experience! My son took a flying lesson while we were on vacation in the Lake Tahoe area. His instructor Keston really took the time to explain the techniques of flying in the Sierra Nevadas. Coming from the Charleston-Savannah part of the country, flying at this altitude and along this mountain range was a whole different ball game for my son. I highly recommend Mountain Lion.
ryan long · 5 years ago
I completed my Cirrus transition training with Keston at Mountain Lion and he was great to work with. His knowledge of the Cirrus and demeanor made the entire experience a pleasure. I look forward to completing my instrument rating with Keston and the crew at Mountain Lion Aviation.
Nate Tippie · 5 years ago
I’ve been taking flight lessons from Keston at Mountain Lion for a few months now and it gets even more fun with every flight. The crew here is very flexible with your goals, timeline, and scheduling. Scheduling is done easily online. I commute about 45 minutes for lessons here and it’s worth the amazing instructor, great planes, and unbeatable views. It’s easy to enjoy the journey here without losing sight of your destination.
Justin Fitzhugh · 5 years ago
After a 6 year break from flying, I reached out to Mountain Lion to help me with an IPC and mountain instruction as we recently moved up to Truckee. Garrett got back to me quickly and got me current over the next month - I could not have asked for a better experience! Their fleet of Cirrus aircraft are flawlessly maintained, great availability and reasonable costs (especially with their member programs). Flight instruction is second to none - Garrett is the best, but from what I've seen the rest of the instruction staff is equally fantastic. Mountain Lion has always been fair and reasonable - I couldn't give a stronger recommendation!
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