President of Executive Flyers Aviation

Michael has been involved in aviation since the mid-1980s, as his parents, Myron ad Rita Goulian, started EFA in 1964. He soloed a Cessna 150 on his 16th birthday. From the very beginning, he has taken his passion for aviation and funneled it into what he believes to be a never-ending journey of learning and making a difference for current and future aviators.

His achievements are numerous and speak to the fact that he is a perfectionist and is never satisfied with anything less than professionalism in his aviation life.

As a pilot, he is a CFII and ATP with multiple jet aircraft type ratings.

As an aerobatic pilot he is a three-time member of the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team – during which time he became the National Aerobatic Champion.

For the past 10+ years he has been President of EFA and built his own company, Goulian Aerosports, to support and build his air show and air racing team.

He has authored two books on aerobatics (Basic Aerobatics & Advanced Aerobatics), filmed numerous safety videos, and has received the prestigious Art Scholl Showmanship Award and Bill Barber Award for his excellence in the air show industry. His focus has always been on safety. He has given numerous FAA and EAA safety seminars throughout the years. He was also the chairman of the International Council of Airshows ACE Committee (the group that approves low-level waivers for airshow performers).

He has spent the last 15+ years flying air shows around North America. The last 4 years he has also raced in the Red Bull Air Race Championship on an international scale. His success in the air show industry and savvy business sense gained him a 6-year partnership with AirBP’s Castrol Aviator brand of piston engine oils.

There have been many articles written about Michael and his aviation career.
Some of the most recent articles:
Plane & Pilot Magazine

Beacon Villager (Maynard, MA newspaper):

Check out Michael’s website, www.mikegoulian.com, for more about his aerobatics.