Khushroo Pithawalla has been teaching paragliding since 1997 — a period spanning nearly three decades, multiple Indian rating systems, and the entire arc of the sport's development in India. Where most instructors count their experience in seasons, Khushroo counts his in generations of pilots. He has guided beginners through their shaky first ground-handles, coached intermediate flyers through thermal fear, and mentored competition pilots on race tactics — often all in the same week.

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His instructor credentials are among the strongest in India. He holds an ACI (Aero Club of India) chief-instructor rating — the national governing standard — alongside an HPAC (Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada) international instructor rating. These dual certifications place him in a very small group of instructors in India qualified to teach to both domestic and international benchmarks. He holds a verifiable listing on the HPAC instructor directory while his National Chief Instructor is attached at the top of this very page. 

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Beyond the school, Khushroo contributes to the growth of paragliding at a national level. He sits on the Technical Committee of the Paragliding Association of India (PAI). He is also part of the Managing Committee for the Paragliding World Cup, bringing his governance and technical expertise to India's highest-profile international paragliding event.

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What distinguishes Khushroo beyond his flying credentials is a career that ran in parallel for years: professional corporate training and leadership development. He designed and facilitated programs for the boards and leadership teams of India's most recognized organizations — Times of India, Godrej, Tata, Shell, and several others. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Development from NMIMS. This rare combination — elite technical flying knowledge fused with a deep formal understanding of adult learning, behavioral change, and leadership — means Khushroo doesn't just teach you to fly. He teaches you to think like a pilot.

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Today, Khushroo runs Paragliding Bawas alongside his daughter Naasha from their base in Alibaug, offering everything from two-day P1 introductions to advanced P4/P5 examination preparation. His mentorship doesn't end at graduation. He remains available to former students for as long as they want to grow — a commitment that has built one of the most loyal pilot communities in India.