Michael Goulian
Michael Goulian is one of only a few aerobatic aviators who are popular on a global scale. An edgy, hard, and aggressive style of flying, have become Michael’s signature, and it amazes fans across the globe.
On most weekends from April through November, Michael can be seen flying a mesmerizing and intense high performance solo aerobatic display accompanied by a high tech choreographed music system that leaves spectators emotional and wanting more.
Always one driven by a passion for competition, Michael can also be seen racing around the skies in beautiful foreign locations in the Red Bull Air Race, where millions of fans get a chance to see Michael “up close and personal”.
Flying is, Goulian likes to say, a high-performance sport. So he lives his life along those lines: he pays close attention to nutrition and works out almost every day with a personal trainer.
The 39-year-old pilot is a perfectionist in every sense of the word. His outfit, and that of his team? Flawless all the time. His sponsors? Numerous, and well-positioned. His media presence and skills with journalists? He’s often in the spotlight, and as the author of a book himself he understands the way journalists tick.
Michael has almost two decades of experience performing at world’s top airshows, having started in the business at age 18. Although he enjoys his reputation as a great aviator with a flawless safety record, he is also a dedicated professional with his fans. Michael also prides himself as being “easy to work with” and unassuming with the professional airshow promoters who work with him at their events.
Matthew Chapman
Airshow Team Mechanic
Matt is new on the airshow circuit, but not to maintaining aircraft. This is his second season with MGAS. He has thousands of hours of aircraft maintenance experience from his home down under, in Sydney Australia. Aviation is a passion for Matt, as he is also an active pilot.
Timothy Hess
Red Bull Air Race Team Mechanic
Tim’s experience with engines is vast, not only as an aircraft mechanic, but also as a crew chief on a drag racing team for many years. He brings to the MGAS team the experience to fix everything and make sure it’s on-time. If Michael’s not in the air, Tim’s work is not finished. He is also an avid pilot.
Brad Huelsman
Red Bull Air Race Team Coordinator
Brad is the newest member to the MGAS team. He is the coordinator and manager for the MGAS team’s involvement in the Red Bull Air Races, handling many of the duties involved in the day-to-day success of the team.
Brad has been flying for 27 years including experience in the USAF and in more recent years as an aerobatic pilot flying a CAP 232 and also having built a highly modified Christen Eagle bi-plane. He has a keen mechanical background and understanding of high-performance aerobatic and race aircraft.
Brad will also be an integral part of the business development side of the MGAS team, having just completed 16 years with Hartzell Propeller as an international account manager. He is also passionate about his faith and family, recognizing his wife Liz, daughter Laura and son Ried as the central blessings in his life.
Karin Goulian
Team Marketing and Logistics Manager
Karin brings to the MGAS team over 15 years of marketing and sales experience. If you don’t see it, Karin has probably done it. She coordinates all of the behind-the-scenes programs, advertising, sponsor relations, and administration. She is also a private pilot.
