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Goulian modifies plane for first-ever Red Bull Air Race in Japan

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Ever since the introduction of standardized Lycoming racing engines in 2014, the Red Bull Air Race teams have focused their engineering efforts into the aerodynamic performance of their airframes.

Any possible drag reduction is now more important than ever. The more aerodynamically sleek the airframe, the more speed the race plane will carry around the track.

Team Goulian’s new 2015 race airplane incorporates shorter gear legs with state-of-the-art wheel pants, and a wing with slightly different dimensions than the previous season’s aircraft. These changes help the #99 Edge retain more energy around the tightest corners, carrying that extra speed during the run and through the start/finish gate, officials note. [Read more…]

Series on Michael Goulian wraps up on LiveAirShowTV

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Goulian signs an autograph for a young fan.

Goulian signs an autograph for a fan.

LiveAirShowTV wraps up the first installment of “Inside Airshows” Tuesday night with a look at how the season came to a close for Goulian Aerosports at the Wings Over Houston Airshow. The weather threw everyone a curveball on Sunday morning, but the show went on. See how the last flight of the year went for Michael and how the team feels to have everything done!

Inside Airshows continues premiere

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Episode 2 of LiveAirShowTV’s new series “Inside Airshows” continues with a look inside Goulian Aerosports at the 2013 Wings Over Houston Airshow.

This episode shows how the team educates current and future customers. Flying is the most visible part of the weekend, but there is serious business on the ground as well, according to producer Jeff Lee.

Michael Goulian meets a few of his fans.

Michael Goulian meets a few of his fans.

Each Tuesday for the next three weeks, a new episode will take fans through the weekend with the team.

“In the next episode, we’ll go up in the air with Michael and dive into what makes his performance special,” Lee said.

For more information: LiveAirShowTV.com

LiveAirShowTV kicks off 2014 with new series

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LiveAirShowTV kicks off the new year with a new series called Inside Airshows, which will take a more in-depth look into various aspects of the airshow industry, whether it’s a performer, team, or support personnel. Each subject will have multiple parts and take airshow fans inside the operations at an airshow.

The series will kick off with a look at Team Goulian [Read more…]

Air show performer Michael Goulian debuts new plane at Sun ‘n Fun

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goulianMichael Goulian will perform at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, slated to begin later this month.

This will be the first live performance of Goulian’s new Castrol Aviator Extra 330SC aircraft with his Lycoming Thunderbolt IO-580 engine and new generation Hartzell Propeller.

Also new for 2009 is new music and narration by air show announcer, Rob Reider.

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