CHARLESTOWN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Weekend Intro to Hang Gliding Lessons at Morningside Flight Park
A two-lesson beginner package in Charlestown, NH that gives repeated practice with launches, landings, and flight-control techniques over two to three days—this guide explains what to expect and how the sessions are scheduled.
Weekend Intro to Hang Gliding Lessons at Morningside Flight Park.
Staged at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the Weekend Intro package is a focused, two-lesson program that extends basic instruction into hands-on flight practice. Students move from ground school and canopy handling to launch practice, controlled takeoffs and beginner flights on the training slope; the extra lesson gives time for repetition and refinement so pilots build safe technique and confidence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two-lesson introductory course
A structured two-lesson package designed to give students more time progressing into flight; the offering typically runs across two to three days and emphasizes repeated practice for confidence and skill development.
Morningside Flight Park, Charlestown, NH
Lessons are run at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown and operated by Kitty Hawk Kites, placing students in a dedicated training environment for canopy handling and training-slope flights.
Launches, landings and control technique
Instruction covers ground school and canopy handling, practice launches, controlled takeoffs, beginner flights from the training slope, and stand-up landings with a second lesson devoted to repetition and refinement.
What the day feels like
What the two-lesson progression feels like
A day begins with ground school and canopy handling before moving to launch practice on the training slope; controlled takeoffs and short beginner flights follow. The course repeats and deepens these elements across the second lesson so students can refine smooth launches, flight control and proper stand-up landings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from these lessons—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Lessons are available May through October and are weather dependent; sessions are typically scheduled across two to three days and may be split if needed.
The package includes two lessons; each lesson is listed as running three to four hours and the course is typically completed over two to three days.
Gift certificates are available for this package and are non-expiring.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many lessons are included?
The package includes two lessons.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson is listed as running three to four hours.
Do I have to complete the lessons on a weekend?
No—despite the package name, lessons do not need to be completed on a weekend and can be scheduled across any available two to three days.
When is the activity available?
Lessons are available from May through October and are weather dependent.
Can the lessons be split across separate days?
Yes—sessions may be scheduled on separate days if needed.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes—gift certificates for this package are available and non-expiring.