OUR STORY
Space Apple was started in the year 2002 and began by training paragliding students using winch launches and hill sites around the Vasai–Virar region. In 2005, we expanded into paramotoring and formally introduced paramotor training in 2008.
Since then, over 600 enthusiasts have been introduced to the skies through our paragliding training programs. Several of our students continue to pursue paragliding as a hobby or profession.
As urban development reduced our access to hill sites, our focus shifted to paramotoring. We were fortunate to discover an abandoned salt pan, which has since become one of the finest trike based as well as foot launch paramotor flying sites in India. This saltpan spread across over a 1000-acre is flat and obstruction-free area making it an ideal and safe flight training location.
Vasai has over 20 kilometers of coastline with several open spaces for emergency takeoff and landing within the width of over 6 kms from seashore to the railway line. As of April 2025, 63 enthusiasts have learned paramotoring from Space Apple to graduate as hobby pilots and are pursuing the sport as a hobby or as a profession.
Today, Space Apple is widely recognized in India’s flying community for our:
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Commitment to student safety
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Experienced, certified instructors
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Continued support even after training is complete
Our Safety Commitment
Safety is at the core of everything we do. At Space Apple, paramotor training is governed by a robust framework of rules, procedures, and supervision; ensuring students become confident and safe pilots.
How We Ensure Compliance:
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Certified Instructors & Proven Curriculum
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All training is led by the Chief Instructor, a veteran with 30+ years of experience.
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We follow a structured syllabus based on USPPA standards.
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Use of Certified Equipment
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Aviation-grade helmets, radios, and pre-flight inspections are mandatory.
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All gear undergoes daily checks and annual airworthiness inspections.
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Strict Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Includes altitude restrictions, traffic patterns, and emergency drills.
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All flights are approved by local authorities and backed by NOTAM clearance when needed.
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Progressive Skill Building
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No rushing: Students progress only after mastering each stage.
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Controlled solo flights with live instructor radio guidance.
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Risk & Weather Assessment
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Each session begins with a go/no-go evaluation.
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Students are trained to assess winds, gusts, and cloud conditions.
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Flight Briefings & Debriefings
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Every flight includes review sessions to track progress and identify improvement areas.
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Culture of Safety
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We promote a no-pressure environment. Students are encouraged to speak up and make informed decisions about flying.
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Story Behind Space Apple Name and Logo
The earth is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator, similar to how an orange or an apple has a rounded shape.
When Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth in 1961, he looked out of his spacecraft window and described our planet as looking “like a small apple.” Floating high above, he saw the Earth not as borders and boundaries, but as a fragile, beautiful orb — whole, round, alive.
This poetic observation stayed with us.
Years later, standing under the open skies, watching wings rise with the wind, we were reminded of that same sense of wonder. The Earth may have looked like an apple from space — but from the sky, the sky itself feels like space.
And when you're flying, the world below looks small, serene — like a distant fruit you once reached for in a dream.
This is how Space Apple name and the logo was born.
Our logo — with the subtle arc of a bird’s wing in flight — captures the essence of free flight and the spirit of exploration. It is a symbol of the dreams we chase and the freedom we find when we lift off the
ground.
At Space Apple Paramotoring School, we don’t just teach you how to fly —
We help you touch that moment of awe,
to see the Earth the way Gagarin did,
and to find your wings beneath the sky.
Welcome to Space Apple — where the sky is your orchard.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear What Our Clients Say
I recently completed a solo 10-day Paramotor training course at Space Apple in Virar, and it exceeded all my expectations! From the first day, I was impressed with the personalized attention and expert guidance I received.
Maxwell Pyngrope
I had an amazing experience learning powered paragliding here. Samson D' Silva Sir is an excellent instructor and a very humble person. He provided me with both the required theoretical and practical knowledge for safe flying.
Shashank Shekhar
Flying with the Space Apple team was a unique experience for me. I had an amazing joy ride on a para motor with Siddarth as my pilot.
Right from the take off to the landing everything was handled very smoothly by him.
Rupa Dalvi
OUR MISSION
To empower students
To empower students with the skills, confidence, and mindset to become safe, responsible paramotor pilots—whether for recreation or professional aspirations.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the dedicated individuals who make our Local Business thrive.
Samson Dsilva
Founder & Chief Flying Instructor
Siddarth Dsilva
Instructor & Motivator
Rashmi Dsilva
Assistant Instructor and Administrator
CONTACT US
CLUB HOUSE
First Floor, Ish Krupa, Agashi , Virar West, Taluka Vasai, District Palghar, Maharashtra India.
Flying Site
Off Sun city- Gass road, next to Pir Baba Darga, near Tokpada Village, Vasai west
Hours
Monday to Sunday
Morning 6:00 am - 9:00 am
Evening 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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