CHARLESTOWN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
From Park Pilot to Mountain Flyer: Earning Your P2 at Morningside Flight Park
An advanced paragliding progression for pilots with a P1 rating that lays out skills, seasonality, and the course structure needed to pursue a P2 mountain-pilot rating.
From Park Pilot to Mountain Flyer: Earning Your P2 at Morningside Flight Park.
The P2 Certification Paragliding Package at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown is an advanced training program for pilots who already hold a P1 rating and are ready to move beyond park-pilot fundamentals. The course emphasizes judgment, launch technique, flight control, landing awareness and weather understanding so students can progress to higher-altitude site flying and work toward an independent P2 rating.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Advanced 6-lesson paragliding certification
A focused certification pathway that works toward the P2 rating, intended for pilots who have already earned their P1 and are ready to develop the judgment and control needed for higher-altitude flying.
Launchs, control and site awareness
Training concentrates on improving launch technique, in-flight control, landing judgment, awareness of designated flying sites, and meteorological understanding required for mountain flying.
Seasonal, weather-dependent progression
The activity is weather dependent and typically operates May through October; gift certificates are available and do not expire.
What the day feels like
What the progression feels like
This is a stepwise, instructor-led progression: students refine ground and launch routines, expand controlled flights higher on the hill, practice decisive landings, and develop the site and weather judgement necessary to begin flying approved higher-altitude sites independently as a P2 pilot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The source does not list a specific gear checklist; note that flying is weather dependent and you should plan clothing and personal items accordingly.
Operating season is typically May through October; all flying is weather dependent and available days can vary.
Individual sessions are listed with a 4-hour duration; the full training progression toward P2 typically requires 10–12 full flying days with an instructor.
Gift certificates are available for this program and do not expire.
The program is offered at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is eligible for the P2 Certification Paragliding Package?
The course is designed for students who have already earned a P1 rating and are ready to progress toward higher-altitude and mountain flying skills.
How long is a session and how long does certification take?
Sessions are listed with a 4-hour duration; however, training toward the P2 rating typically requires 10–12 full flying days with an instructor.
Where does the training take place?
Training is conducted at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, New Hampshire.
Is the program available year-round?
No; operation is typically seasonal, running May through October, and all flying is weather dependent.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes. Gift certificates for this program are available and do not expire.
What skills does the program emphasize?
Instruction focuses on launch technique, flight control, landing judgment, site awareness, and weather understanding to prepare pilots for higher-altitude flying.