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Michael George Goulian is a distinguished aviator and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. With a career spanning over four decades, Goulian grew up in the hangars of his family’s flight school, Executive Flyers Aviation, soloing on his 16th birthday. He has since become a global aviation figure as a premier aerobatic performer and champion of the Red Bull Air Race World Series. His professional background is rooted in a lifelong pursuit of precision, having transitioned from a corporate airline pilot to a world-class competitor and a prominent leader in flight safety education.
Goulian holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) with over 10,000 flight hours and multiple jet type ratings. He co-authored "Basic and Advanced Aerobatics," which remains an industry standard for training. Michael operates Mike Goulian Aviation at Plymouth Municipal Airport, specializing in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and Cirrus training. Maintaining an exemplary safety record, he leverages his expertise in energy management and stick-and-rudder skills to evaluate candidates. His examinations emphasize situational awareness and disciplined decision-making to foster a safer pilot community.