CHARLESTOWN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
P2 Lessons — Move from Park Pilot to Hill Soaring at Morningside Flight Park
A focused 3–4 hour paragliding progression lesson in Charlestown that advances pilots beyond P1 fundamentals toward solo hill flights.
P2 Lessons — Move from Park Pilot to Hill Soaring at Morningside Flight Park.
The P2 Lessons at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown are a concentrated progression course for pilots who already hold a P1 rating, designed to develop launch technique, flight control, landing judgment and the weather awareness required for higher-altitude soaring.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Structured progression from ground school to solo flights
The lesson begins with ground training and setup, moves through preflight and hang checks, and culminates in supervised first solo flights so students can consolidate control and judgment under instructor oversight.
Morningside Flight Park, Charlestown, NH
Lessons are delivered at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown and are tailored to the site’s slope conditions to teach launch technique, site awareness and landing judgment.
Short, weather‑dependent sessions
The course is a 3–4 hour experience offered when conditions allow; best flying occurs in light to medium winds (about 3–5 mph) from WNW through SW, and instruction is scheduled around safe wind windows.
What the day feels like
What the Lesson Feels Like
Over a concentrated 3–4 hour block, students move from tabletop ground drills and simulator practice into slope work and supervised solo flights; the progression emphasizes safety checks, launch and landing technique, and developing the judgment needed to fly higher on the hill and at designated sites.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Expect a blend of ground school, preflight and hang checks, simulator practice for weight shift and posture, followed by slope launches and supervised first solo flights.
The lesson is a concentrated 3–4 hour session.
Lessons generally begin in the morning and are offered daily when conditions allow; sessions are scheduled around appropriate wind windows.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a P2 Lesson?
The lesson runs approximately 3–4 hours (officially listed as a 4-hour experience).
Do I need previous training to enroll?
Yes — the P2 Lesson is designed for students who have already earned their P1 rating.
When do lessons start and how often are they offered?
Lessons generally begin at 9 AM and are offered seven days a week when conditions allow.
Are lessons weather dependent?
Yes — instruction is weather dependent; the best conditions listed are light to medium winds (around 3–5 mph) from WNW through SW.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes — gift certificates are available and do not expire.