Michael Goulian started flying lessons in 1984 and soloed a Cessna 150 on his 16th birthday and he began his aerobatic training in 1985 while still a student pilot. After becoming an aerobatic instructor, Michael established an aerobatic school using a Decathlon trainer, and supplemented his income as a corporate jet pilot while working his way toward the top ranks of air show display flying and competition aerobatics. He gained national recognition when at age 22 he became US National Champion in the Advanced Category, and a year later he won the prestigious Fond du Lac Cup invitational competition. He was Silver Medalist in the Unlimited Category in 1992 and 1993, and he earned a spot on the 1994 US National Aerobatic Team which represented America at the World Aerobatic Championship held in Hungary. In 1995 Mike reached the pinnacle of American aerobatics by becoming the US National Champion in the Unlimited Category. Not one to rest on his laurels, Mike has been a member of the 1994, 1996, and 1998 US Aerobatic Teams.

Michael Goulian is the new pilot in the Red Bull World Series, his debut was in Abu Dhabi, the first race in the 2006 season.

Mike Goulian is building his new MX2 plane which he hopes will be ready to fly after the Berlin Air Race. Until then he’ll be racing in his current plane, the Extra 300.