This 7 Day Course is the first step one can take to achieve APPI Rating to become an APPI 2 Explore Licensed Paragliding Pilot. As the name suggest it is combination of two courses Introductory P1 course and P2 Basic Course
OBJECTIVE OF THIS COURSE
2. P2 Basic Course – Second part after successfully flying your first solo flight we will learn to start taking independent decisions & reduce the dependence on Instructors. We learn to start to feel the glider & develop the finesse for flying more precisely, practice weight-shift turns, learn to make independent Approaches & Landings, learn target landings and start to build a solid foundation for going further and higher in the sport with comfort and ease.
Syllabus: This course covers all that is part of the P1-Introductory course, P2-Basic course. However since there is continuity in the training one achieves much more in a 7 Day course in terms of a number of flights, pilot competency level and confidence to fly.
Temple Pilots has a fun team of APPI Qualified and Licensed Instructors with loads of experience in training. Their love for flying is infectious and they will go out of their way to make learning to fly an easy & enjoyable experience at every level. Personalized attention is given to each student at every stage of his learning. We like to teach generously to make happy, competent & safe Pilots. We look forward to sharing the skies and the joys of flying with as many as we can. Read more about our instructors at https://www.templepilots.com/our-team
APPI provides a paragliding license based on a high level of paragliding, and an education system that is recognized internationally among all APPI schools worldwide, and partner Associations and Federations.
1) Site and Wind assessment – Basic
2) Ground Handling – Glider control practice
3) Take off & Landing techniques (Bunny Hops)
4) Flight briefing and mental preparation
5) Solo Flights from Training Hill under Radio supervision
6) Independent Pre-Flight preparation and Flight planning
7) Independent Solo Flights without Radio supervision
8) Independent Post Flight Procedures
9) Site and Wind assessment – Advanced
10) Independent Alpine Launches
11) Independent Approaches & Landings
12)Canopy handling and Kiting Skills
13) Strong wind launches
14) Crosswind launches
15) Airspeed control
16) Coordinated Turns
17) Alternating S-turns
18) Weight shift turns
19) Target landings
20) Flight planning
21) Flight safety
1)P1 Introductory Brief
2) Personalized Briefing and Debriefing sessions
3) Basic Theory class – Introduction to Equipment and Aerodynamics
4) Basic Simulator Sessions – Solo Flight Preparation
5) P1 Basic Written Examination
6) Video Training Films with Instructor
7) P2 Introduction brief
8) Advance Theory classes – Capsule 1, 2 covering Micro Meteorology, Airmanship, Flight Safety, Aerodynamics and Psychological Aspects of flying.
9) Advanced Simulator Training Sessions – In Flight Maneuvers
10) P2 written Examination
11) Verbal Requirement Tasks as mentioned in the Certification book
12)Understanding of recommended operating limitations for the level
PROCEDURE TO GET YOUR APPI 2 Explore (In progress)-
After getting all your Instructor Sign Offs in your Certification book that covers
1) Witnessed Tasks
2) Verbal Requirements
3) Logged Requirements
4) Written Examination
5) Final Assessment by Senior Instructor or CFI
We look forward to fulfilling your dream to fly,
We look forward to making this an experience of a lifetime,
We look forward to welcoming you to the wonderful world of free flying.
Next Course : After your P2 Basic Course, you can now apply for your APPI 2 EXLORE Rating and Sign Up for the 4-day P2 Advance Course to achieve your APPI 2 Explore LICENSE & FAI-IPPI 2 Card.
I signed up for the APPI 1 Discover course, starting on 26th December 2024.
The setup at Temple Pilots is both warm and welcoming, yet highly professional and focused on safety—a perfect balance for learning the sport of paragliding. The course follows a progressive structure, beginning with ground handling, advancing to hops and mini-flights, and culminating in a solo flight from a hilltop at a height of about 200 feet.
At every stage, safety is prioritized above all else. The instructors are highly trained professionals who go above and beyond to support and motivate students. I faced some challenges during the ground-handling phase, particularly with inflating and controlling the glider. However, I received personalized attention from a dedicated instructor, and together we worked through the obstacles, allowing me to safely advance to the next stage of training.
The final solo flight was an unforgettable experience, making all the prior stages worthwhile. I was pleasantly surprised by how well I managed my emotions and stayed aware of my body movements—an achievement I credit to the rigorous and thorough training leading up to that moment.
This course has been a transformative experience, and I look forward to returning to Temple Pilots in the future to continue my journey with the APPI 2 course.
Very professional institution, well managed APPI curriculum and amazing team of instructors. Even the training location which they have shortlisted is perfect for learners. All the instructors demonstrated requisite technical skills and knowledge along with high patience level to handle our never ending queries. Big kudos Avi and Anita for founding such a wonderful and credible institution. I thoroughly enjoyed my P1 training with them and keen to complete APPI 2 and 3 courses with them.
The best institute in India. I can say this because I have seen others also practicing there and I can clearly see the difference between the equipments, trainings, instructors and offcourse Avi Sir(Ex Indian Airforce Pilot).
The landings we used to make was smooth on our two legs, and others were making harsh landing on knees, face sometimes getting dragged and rolled on surface with speed. Safety was my topmost priority and the way they trained, I didn’t had a small moment of fear while launching for solo flight.
Special thanks to the instructors who were majorly there for my training – Ankush sir, Santosh Sir, Praveen sir, Mihir Sir, Yuvraj Sir and Rohit Sir were the jolly guys, then Ninaad sir the photographer, Sagar sir.
In each training and in each execution, Enjoy is the feeling they makes mandate for you to have learning with fun and with no stress.
And at last, Hari’s food at their place was so awsum, and thecha was a top notch on it.
Definitely a place to sign in if you want to fly solo, and if flying is not in your bucket list then you are missing the bestest feeling that you can get.
Thanks Temple Pilots
Fantastic place to learn paragliding. From very competent and experienced instructors, to how friendly all the staff are and the great ecosystem Anita maam and Avi sir has built; it was a great experience. The training is done with paramount importance to safety and students get personalized attention. Special thanks to Vikas, Praveen, Santhosh, Sagar, Vinayak, Neenad, Ankush sirs.
If this is your first course, would highly recommend doing the P1+2 courses together over 7 days, rather than just 4 day P1. Since the learning pace would be different for each person and you may run out of days to do your first solo. Otherwise have at least 1 extra day in addition to your P1. Even if you are a fast learner, you’ll want to do more once the flying bug bites :) Definitely something you should try out in life.
Had an absolutely amazing experience here.Had done my APPI 1 course here and I can’t think of any adventure sport that is better than paragliding one can do in India. And temple pilots being the best place to get trained at. I mean the quality of training that you receive here from the instructors is just top notch.
Accommodation is neat and tidy .Food being the highlight.All dishes I had at the place were so delicious.
And lastly the centre is filled with so much warmth and love all over.
Thanks to the Avi sir ,Anita mam,all the instructors and the cook for the amazing experience I had here and looking forward to do my further courses with you all.
Temple pilots is by far the best place to learn paragliding in India. The professionalism, safety and love for the sport is top notch. They have an excellent team of multilingual instructors that are both inspiring and fun loving.
Avi sir and Anita Mam have built more than just a paragliding school, temple pilots is a thriving community of driven and eclectic people.
I did my APPI 1 course and I couldn’t have dreamt of any better way to start my paragliding journey.
The school also hosts delicious and nutritious meals through the day which is a blessing.
A profound experience overall!
The best place to learn paragliding.
Temple Pilots is APPI registered paragliding school and their teaching method is very unique and easy to understand, all the instructors are certified and experienced.
The whole learning is done in very systematic format with high safety standards. Also they are equipped with latest world class equipments. Also each student gets equal attention and given enough time to learn on their own speed.
They so professional and perfect on training yet relaxed like home post training sessions.
People get same amount of love, care, ease and confort as home.
During free time all the pilots (students) and the instructors sit together, share experiences, play games and much more.
Also the accommodation and food is perfect.
Had been there for 7 days and not even once I felt like I’m away from home.
Thanks for giving us the wings!!😊😊
