Our Team

Our team is our strength. It’s young, energetic and passionate. Young not only in age but in their attitude to keep learning. Energetic not only in strength but also in their desire to be the best. Passionate because they seem to have found their calling, they love it. They are true sports people – patient yet know when to give a push, kind but yet know when to be firm, lots of fun but super serious at work…from playing cricket at the landing sites after flying or taking care of elderly flying enthusiasts to fulfil their lifelong dream to fly – they are up for any challenge with honest hearts and a smile that shines through all fear & doubt.

Avi Malik

APPI MASTER INSTRUCTOR | TEMPLE PILOTS CO-FOUNDER

Avi is effectively the most qualified Instructor in the country today. APPI International’s only Master Instructor in India, Avi is a Qualified and Certified Tandem Instructor, Acro Trainer, XC (Cross Country) Instructor and SIV Instructor. He is also a Qualified & Certified Paramotoring Instructor with APPI PPG, Switzerland.

Anita, is an adventure enthusiast since her childhood, all thanks to her dad’s love for the outdoors. She is a typical Sagittarian, who has been actively trekking in the Sahyadris from her toddler days and travelling the world with her shippy (Capt.Merchant Navy) dad.

CO-FOUNDER & BUSINESS HEAD | APPI PILOT (LICENSE NO. 10491)

Anita

Spikey

HEAD OF HAPPINESS

Ankush Takve

Santosh Pawar - TemplePilots Paragliding

Santosh Pawar

Sagar Singh

Pravin

Vinayak

Mihir

Neenad

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Avi Malik

He is also among the first in Indian to get their FAI (Federation Aeronotique Internationale) Paragliding Sporting License and also a Paramotoring Pilot and Instructor from Sky school, UK.

Anita

The travelling and adventure bug caught her rather early so the longing to fly the open skies came pretty naturally. She was also the only woman pilot and Indian to fly at the Third International Flying Festival at Vagamon, Kerala. Anita is the powerhouse behind the success of Temple Pilots as the top School and Club in the South East Asia region. Her strengths are her communication skills, customer relations and motivating people to fly, to discover themselves through this fascinating and liberating sport.

Ankush Takve

TP CFI : Chief Flying Instructor | APPI Certified & Qualified Instructor | Certified & Qualified Pro-Tandem Pilot | APPI License No: 10552 | Exp : 13+ Yrs

 

Meet Ankush, Senior Instructor and a consummate professional for the last ……. years in the field of paragliding flying & teaching.

Ankush embodies the essence of sincerity and exudes a captivating warmth, complemented by his infectious smile & humour. His commitment to continuous learning and professional growth is evident, underscoring his remarkable attitude towards mastery in every facet of his profession.

Renowned for his focus and a naturally helpful demeanor, Ankush stands as a testament to excellence in paragliding instruction. Elevate your paragliding experience with Ankush, where expertise meets a friendly, approachable charm.

Meet Ankush, Senior Instructor and a consummate professional for the last ……. years in the field of paragliding flying & teaching.

Ankush embodies the essence of sincerity and exudes a captivating warmth, complemented by his infectious smile & humour. His commitment to continuous learning and professional growth is evident, underscoring his remarkable attitude towards mastery in every facet of his profession.

Renowned for his focus and a naturally helpful demeanor, Ankush stands as a testament to excellence in paragliding instruction. Elevate your paragliding experience with Ankush, where expertise meets a friendly, approachable charm.

Santosh Pawar

APPI ASST. INSTRUCTOR | TANDEM PILOT (License no. 1249)
It is our honour to introduce the newest member of our flying family… Santosh. Santosh was always meant to be a part of the team. This was evident when he came to learn paragliding four years back. After flying and being with Temple Pilots, he felt he had found a place he wanted to belong.

Sagar Singh

APPI ASST. INSTRUCTOR | TANDEM PILOT (License no. 1249)
It is our honour to introduce the newest member of our flying family… Sagar. Sagar was always meant to be a part of the team. This was evident when he came to learn paragliding four years back. After flying and being with Temple Pilots, he felt he had found a place he wanted to belong.

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APPI ASST. INSTRUCTOR | TANDEM PILOT (License no. )
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Vinayak Sorkade

INSTRUCTOR | TANDEM PILOT (License no. 21300)
Vinayak was always meant to be a part of the team. This was evident when he came to learn paragliding four years back. After flying and being with Temple Pilots, he felt he had found a place he wanted to belong.

Mihir JOisher

Trainee Instructor  | APPI 4 Pilot
Mihir is the Young Trainee Instructor of Temple Pilots He is calm, collected & very thorough in his training.

Neenad Joseph Arul

MEDIA & STRATEGY HEAD  | PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER & DIGITAL ARTIST (APPI 3 PILOT 19296)
NEENAD is a man of few words but he is commitment personified. A gifted and natural Artist, extremely dedicated to his craft. He is quiet and unassuming but with a keen eye to observe & give precise feedback with a generous use of the ‘Okay’!