RISING FAWN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Days to Your First Solo Launch: Rising Fawn’s Weekend Hang-Glide Intensive
A focused, two-day beginner package from Lookout Mountain Flight Park that pairs 20 training-hill launches with two instructor-led high‑altitude tandems to build the skills for a USHPA Hang‑1 foot‑launch rating.
Two Days to Your First Solo Launch: Rising Fawn’s Weekend Hang-Glide Intensive.
Lookout Mountain Flight Park’s Weekend Package in Rising Fawn is an accelerated, hands‑on introduction to foot‑launch hang gliding: a short, intensive course that combines repeated 65‑foot training‑hill flights with instructor tandem lessons to 1,800 feet so students can meet the basics of the USHPA Hang‑1 beginner foot‑launch rating.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hill Reps and Tandems That Accelerate Learning
The Weekend Package pairs 20 training‑hill flights on a 65‑foot hill with two instructional high‑altitude tandem flights to 1,800 feet, giving students both repeated foot‑launch practice and the sensation of high‑altitude flight with an instructor at their side.
A Clear Path to the Hang‑1 Foot‑Launch Rating
In two days you cover the specific skills required for the USHPA Hang‑1 beginner foot‑launch rating: launching, landing and initial solo flying competence supported by tandem instruction and hill practice.
Short, Focused, Available Every Day
Called the Weekend Package because it can be completed in two to three days, the program is offered throughout the week as well, designed for a compact, intense learning window that moves quickly from basics to solo practice.
What the day feels like
What the Two‑Day Course Feels Like
Expect a concentrated sequence of hands‑on coaching: repeated hill launches on a 65‑foot training slope to master foot‑launch and landing technique, punctuated by two instructor‑led high‑altitude tandem flights up to 1,800 feet that demonstrate the feel of true, unguided flight while you learn.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Weekend Package is a two‑day course (sometimes three) that the operator runs throughout the week; because instructor availability is limited, notify the office well in advance to schedule.
Follow operator COVID guidance: be prepared to wear a mask in office settings, maintain physical distance from pilots and staff, and use sanitizer as available in indoor facilities.
If you buy online, call the Pro‑Shop after purchase so staff can create your customer profile and set a personalized training schedule; students cannot self‑schedule and the operator will not be responsible if you fail to contact them to schedule.
Current procedures include limited capacity, restricted access to some indoor facilities for staff and club members, and potential waiting lists for work orders—plan for possible delays and limited instructor slots.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Weekend Package?
The Weekend Package is two days (the operator notes it can take two to three days in some cases).
What does the package include?
It includes achieving a beginner foot‑launch rating pathway, a hands‑on intro to safety and foot‑launching, 20 training‑hill flights and two instructional tandem flights to 1,800 feet.
How much does the Weekend Package cost?
The Weekend Package rate is $399.
Can I schedule my lessons myself after purchase?
No — students are not eligible to schedule themselves; after online purchase you must call the Pro‑Shop so staff can create your customer profile and schedule your training.
Are there scheduling lead times or capacity limits?
Yes — the operator is running at reduced capacity with limited instructors; the office requests 24 hours’ notice for tandem bookings when possible and 48 hours’ notice for hill lessons to ensure instructor availability.
Will COVID‑19 procedures affect my visit?
Yes — the park has specific COVID‑19 procedures: physical distancing around active pilots, masks required for small office group sessions, limited building access, and disinfected restrooms with sanitizer available.