Aerobatic pilot Mike Goulian's seemingly effortless performances at EAA AirVenture are the result of extensive behind-the-scenes preparation.
His acts are supported by a dedicated "aviation family" team, including his Goulian Aerosports crew, air bosses, air traffic controllers, and specialized communication equipment from Bose.
The rigorous preparation for a single performance begins early in the morning, hours before the actual flight, as observed by *FLYING's* editor-in-chief.
Mike Goulian makes it all look easy—but there’s so much taking place behind the scenes every time he launches for an aerobatic performance.
The elite pilot—and Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award winner in 2006—relies on an aviation family of folks to propel his contribution to the airshows at EAA AirVenture each year.
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