At Temple Pilots Paragliding, we offer globally certified paragliding courses (APPI/IPPI-FAI/Aero Club of India) at Kamshet, Maharashtra, tailored for everyone—from absolute beginners to experienced pilots. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to advance your skills, our courses emphasize safety, fun, and structured learning with expert instructors guiding you every step of the way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ FOR PARAGLIDING COURSES
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Paragliding is an outdoor sport in which you are trying to harmonize with the forces of nature. Like any other adventure sport, it is exciting because of that little element of risk but no more than climbing or swimming. Personal judgment and attitude are of fundamental importance. Gain pilot attitude, obey instructions and use of safety equipment. If these conditions are met, the slow speeds and inherent stability of paragliders can provide a safe and exhilarating way to experience the realization of mankind’s oldest and greatest
Paragliding is as safe as the pilot in command. It is as safe as you want it to be. We as a training school, strive to cultivate an ATTITUDE of safety and encourage all our pilots to never stop learning.
Yes Temple Pilots offer APPI – FAI – Aero Club of India Certified Courses.
No, you don’t need to buy Paragliding Equipment before you enroll for a course. Paragliding Equipment which includes a Paraglider, a harness, a safety parachute & a helmet is all covered by the School in Training Fees till APPI 3.
The legal minimum age for Paragliding is 16 years & there is no upper limit. The minimum weight requirement is 45 kg’s & the upper limit is 100 to 110 kgs*.
Physical fitness :
Paragliding is an adventure aviation sport, You need to be reasonably fit and active to learn Paragliding. A moderate level of fitness is enough , you should be able to run well for short distances for around 5-15 meters on take-off and landing & be able to climb up shallow & gentle hills to the takeoff point with the equipment (12-15 kg rucksack)
You should not have any of following medical condition such as major surgeries done recently, recent fractures, epilepsy, high blood pressure, asthma, a heart condition, osteoporosis.
Note : Physical fitness certificate (Self) & Doctors Medical certificate is mandatory for enrolling the course.
Mental Fitness :
Do not see paragliding as an escape from your life stress & situations. To learn to fly, you need to be at your best. You need to be in a happy, healthy & a curious state of mind to learn the art of flying.
Yes Insurance is mandatory for enrolling the course, you will need personal Adventure Insurance that specifically covers Paragliding Training for the days you are enrolled for course. Recently, the Government of Maharashtra, Ministry of Tourism has made this a mandatory requirement for all participants in Paragliding & all other adventure activities. Please contact our team for assistance related to paragliding insurance..
Yes, Splitting a paragliding course can be a great option for working professionals, but it may affect progress due to skill retention, loss of momentum. it might slow overall progression as continuity and muscle memory are key to building flying skills. Hence we recommend lesser the gaps better but if you have no option we offer refresher training to help pilots regain confidence, address gaps, and get back to the level they last left off and continue next course. You may split into Individual shorter courses which provides flexibility Like P1 4 Days >> P2 Basic 4 Days, P2 Advance 4 Days >> P3 10 Days >> P4 20 Days. Staying engaged through light exercises, course material, and proper scheduling can help ensure smoother transitions and consistent learning.
OUR 4 STEP SKILL TRAINING PROCESS
We verbally explain a particular skill
We practically demonstrate that skill
Then you practice that skill
Instructors verbally replay it for you and give you necessary feedback
THE KNOWLEDGE TRAINING PROGRAM
1. Regular theory classes are conducted at every level of training to understand clearly what we practically try to achieve
2. Theory and practice complement each other in the training program making learning to fly a complete experience
3. Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace depending on their fitness and aptitude levels
Everyone has their own pace of learning and we tailor the lessons to best suit your needs. We don’t let our student pilots forget that they are doing this for fun and that they should enjoy every stage of their entire learning experience. And as they say, one who has the most fun is the best pilot Temple Pilots paragliding training courses are totally focused to make safe, competent and confident pilots. We offer a full range of paragliding courses from our three-day Introductory paragliding course to Intermediate paragliding courses.
From day one, you can learn and perfect not just your launch and landing, but your ground handling, your thermalling, using your paraglider and your understanding of micro-meteorology.
Temple Pilots is an international flight training school, one among the very best in the world. We conduct high-quality training that includes basic and advanced techniques, flight theory, specialist skills and background studies that a pilot will require for a complete flight education.
