Morningside, NH • 3-4 hour flight experience
Progress from H1 toward a USHPA Hang 2 rating with focused 3–4 hour sessions at Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, NH. These advanced lessons emphasize steeper takeoffs, airspeed control, and site protocol to turn repetition into reliable piloting skills.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate to fit: must be able to run short launches, handle uneven terrain, and recover from firm landings.
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History
The program aligns training with the USHPA Hang 2 framework and Morningside Flight Park has long been a regional training site for local pilots.
Conservation
Follow site protocol, avoid disturbing landing areas and vegetation, and carry out any trash; small actions help protect local habitat and preserve flying access.
Morningside, NH • 3-4 hour flight experience
Arrive with H1 fundamentals
You should already be competent with ground handling and basic slope flights before enrolling; instructors build from that baseline.
Check conditions early
Weather can change quickly—confirm wind and forecast the morning of your lesson; instructors will reschedule if unsafe.
Use forgiving gear setups
Bring a secure harness and certified helmet; tidy, well-fit gear reduces distractions during repeated launches and landings.
Practice ground handling
Arrive ready to run short launch drills on grass; solid ground handling shortens the learning curve for steeper takeoffs.
Certified hang gliding helmet
Protects your head during repeated slope work and landings.
Secure harness
Proper fit ensures safety and control during supervised flights.
Sturdy boots
Ankle-supporting boots help with launches, landings, and walking on uneven grass slopes.
Layered windproof clothing
Variable New England weather means quick temperature and wind changes on the ridge.
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