Templepilots is a globally recognised Paragliding School & Club, setting the benchmark for Safety and Quality in training. With over 25 years of experience, we make learning Simple, Fun and Rewarding.
Our training makes paragliding easy and enjoyable.
OUR CORE VALUES -
Trust – we strive to uphold the trust that our pilots have in us
Wisdom – Over 28 years of knowledge, experience and confidence in the field of aviation
Safety – our motto is ’Safety First’ and this reflects at every step of our training. High safety standards without compromise.
Respect – For Nature and the elements, each other as well as for every person who visits us.
WHAT SETS US APART?
1. 25 Years of Teaching Experience – Trusted teaching excellence.
2. Led by an Ex-Airforce Pilot – 30 years of aviation and paragliding expertise.
3. Training over 400 Students Every Season – Personalised attention for all by largest team of Instructors in Asia.
3. 200+ Domestic & International Tours and Advanced Workshops – flying at stunning locations with friends having fun in the Skies. (Bali, Europe, Bir, Bilaspur, Panchgani, Kashmir)
4. Courses from Basic to Advance Paragliding – With globally recognised certifications APPI / FAI-IPPI /Aero Club of India.
5. Professional Programs – Specialised workshops for Tandem Pilots & Instructors with International Licensing – Train to lead and instruct.
6. Unique Training Methods – Theory, outdoor practice, simulators, briefings and debriefings. We encourage curiosity and wonder of flying.
7. Personal Mentor Program – Individualised guidance throughout your journey from student to free flyer.
8. Exclusive Club Benefits – Free membership & supervision for APPI Level 03 pilots. Strong support system post courses. Seminars, tutorials, social events and competitions. Overall fun and food included always!
9. Ideal Training Location – Longest flying season (Oct to May), perfect location between two metros (Mumbai and Pune), Beautiful flying sites, Ideal training grounds for beginners and advance pilots, Forgiving slopes and 6 to 7 different sites for all wind conditions and levels of training.
10. Competence over a rushed approach – We focus on making a confident and skilled pilot, not just somehow get you airborne.
11. Mastering the Mental Aspect – Our training addresses mental aspects like overcoming fear, confidence building, and emotional growth.
12. Avi Malik co-founder Templepilots discovered Kamshet as a paragliding destination 28 years back turning a sleepy town into a major adventure tourism hub.
13. Lifestyle sport – We treat paragliding as a lifestyle sport transforming lives…our club pilots fly with their own wings on weekends returning recharged to their city lives. It is a lifestyle we curate to enrich our lives with fun, flying and friendships.
14. Global Reputation – Well-known and respected worldwide.
15. Internationally Certified Equipment – Ensuring safety and quality at every step. 16. Authorised Dealer of Top Brands – Access to premium gear.
17. Learning Through Fun and Friendship – Students become lifelong friends and our base a flying home. The vibe at our base is warm and friendly with laughter and loads of flying stories. We believe the energy of ease we create helps our pilots restore and recharge.
18. Inner Flights – Going beyond paragliding…how this sport helps you discover your inner magic.
19. Global Standards, Local Expertise – An Indian Paragliding training school with International training and Safety standards, not compromising on its core values. We enjoy giving people from all over the world a premium experience with warmth and friendship.
20. Team – We are proud of our team most of whom are from local backgrounds who have emerged as confident experienced Internationally licensed Instructors teaching a foreign sport In a second language with top notch professionalism.
21. Community Focused – It’s not just training; it’s about building connections and memories. We have been a part of adventure communities like M.A.C, M.O.T and ATOAI to strengthen bonds and create a healthy culture of the outdoors in our country.
22. Multi Lingual Training – English, Hindi and Marathi – Learn comfortably in the language of your choice.
23. Comprehensive Course Materials – Manuals, Flight Log books, Video training, Online Certification system.
24. Team mind space – we have a deep respect for all who join us and are committed to making their entire paragliding journey delightful and impactful. Our team loves having fun and themselves enjoy flying and teaching flying.
25. Zero-Pressure Learning Environment – Train at your own pace with full instructor support.
26. Exclusive Access to Top Pilots & Mentors – Learn directly from the best in the field.
27. On-Demand Refresher Courses – Stay updated with our short re-certification programs.
28. Eco-Friendly Operations – Sustainable practices in all our activities.
29. Family-Friendly Atmosphere – Open to all ages and backgrounds.
30. Our co founder Anita Deshpande also a pilot and speaker at National and State level government agencies and corporates has been a strong supporter of women wanting to learn paragliding.
31. We now train over 100 women pilots in a year. We have a special girls dorm and have a very encouraging atmosphere to get women to discover their wings and fly
