Mike Goulian

Michael started flying lessons in 1984 and soloed a Cessna 150 on his 16th birthday. Michael's yearning to fly aerobatics was so strong that he began his aerobatic training in 1985 while still a student pilot. Once he became and aerobatic instructor, Michael established an aerobatic school within EFA 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. Following a shower of regional titles he gained national recognition when at age 22 he became US National Champion in the Advanced Category. A year later he won the prestigious Fond du Lac Cup invitational competition and by 1992 he was the top ranked US male aerobatic pilot and Silver Medalist in the Unlimited Category, an achievement he repeated in 1993. His performance earned him 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, 96, & 98 US Aerobatic Teams. Today, Mike focuses his attention on air show flying and he is pushing the envelope with the goal of leading the industry to new heights entertainment and professionalism.

Michael's outstanding competition performance quickly launched him into the upper echelons of air show display flying throughout the United States, and has attracted important corporate affiliations. In 1995 he was a member of the Toyota Airsports team, and also Breitling Swiss Chronograph Company. Today, Mike is proud to be partnered with Air BP's Castrol Aviator brand of piston aviation oils, Champion Aerospace, Hartzell, Lycoming, Oxford Aviation, Sennheiser, and Angel Fire Aero.

Aerobatics has been generous to Michael, and he feels a strong commitment to contributing to the future development of the sport. He is has served on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Airshows (ICAS), and supports the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) by giving lectures to local chapters and promoting the regional aerobatic contests. He is also an Aerobatic Competency Evaluator, helping fledgling aerobatic performers launch their careers in air show display flying. In 2003, Mike, along with Sean D. Tucker, mentored six future air show pilots to kick off the new program, "Stars of Tomorrow", to introduce young talent to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh audience.

Mike Goulian will perform and race in the EXTRA300SHP, the worlds newest custom-built premiere aerobatic aircraft. Michael, together with EXTRA's engineers, developed and designed this aircraft to Michael's specifications. Produced by EXTRA Aircraft of Europe, the 300SHP is lighter, faster and more maneuverable than any other aircraft of this type. It is the only aircraft of its kind to date. EXTRA's reputation for excellent aerobatic aircraft gave Michael the confidence that his new aircraft would be second to none.

The EXTRA tumbles at awe inspiring rates in almost any attitude, which gives world class pilot Michael Goulian the freedom to use his imagination to create a show to leave the fans wanting more!

Empty weight: 1,290 lbs.
Engine: 350hp Thunderbolt Lycoming "Reno" IO-580
Construction: Carbon fiber wings and steel tube fuselage.
Speeds: Top speed, 260 mph - stall speed, 60 mph
Roll rate: 380 degrees per second
G limits: plus and minus 10 G's

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