CHARLESTOWN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
First Flights at Morningside: Introductory Hang-Gliding Lessons in Charlestown
A focused 3–4 hour P1 lesson at Morningside Flight Park that teaches ground handling, takeoffs and landings, and your first supervised solo flights—essential reading before you step off the slope.
First Flights at Morningside: Introductory Hang-Gliding Lessons in Charlestown.
At Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, the P1 Lessons run as a compact, hands-on introduction to hang gliding: classroom safety and site protocols, simulator practice and ground handling, slope training, and a series of supervised flights that build toward the Hang 1 proficiency required for independent flying in the park.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A structured, beginner-friendly progression
P1 Lessons combine ground school, setup and preflight instruction with slope training and supervised flights so students develop takeoff and landing technique, directional control, and airspeed awareness within a single 3–4 hour session.
Morningside Flight Park, Charlestown, NH
Lessons take place at Morningside Flight Park under the instruction of Kitty Hawk Kites, with operations scheduled daily when conditions allow and typical starts at 9 AM.
Weather- and wind-dependent training
The program is weather dependent; best conditions are light to medium winds (about 3–5 MPH) from WNW through SW, and sessions run only when those conditions and other safety factors permit.
What the day feels like
What a P1 Lesson Feels Like
A P1 Lesson moves quickly from explanation to practice: short classroom talks on safety and site protocols give way to hands-on ground handling and simulator drills, then to slope training where you rehearse takeoffs, in-flight posture, and landings under instructor supervision. Repetition and instructor feedback are the currency of the day, and by the end students typically have completed first solo flights and a measurable baseline of pilot proficiency.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Lessons last approximately 3–4 hours and generally begin at 9 AM; sessions are offered seven days a week when conditions allow and are weather dependent with best winds around 3–5 MPH from WNW through SW.
The lesson includes ground school, simulator practice, and slope flights; inquire with the operator about any recommended clothing or footwear for outdoor slope work and personal comfort.
The program is run at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown by Kitty Hawk Kites; confirm start times and weather-related cancellations with the operator before arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a P1 Lesson?
Each lesson lasts approximately 3–4 hours.
Where do the lessons take place and when do they start?
Lessons take place at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown; they generally begin at 9 AM and are offered seven days a week when conditions allow.
Will I fly solo during the lesson?
Students complete supervised slope flights and may complete first solo flights under instructor supervision as part of the program.
Is the activity weather dependent?
Yes — lessons are weather dependent and run only when conditions and winds are suitable.
Does this lesson prepare me for mountain launches?
No — the P1 Lesson establishes foundational skills for flying within the flight park but does not prepare students for mountain launches.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes — gift certificates are available and do not expire.