About Us
Precision Aerobatic Formation
Drawing on their heritage as veteran RCAF pilots, Brent Handy, Todd Farrell and Greg Hume-Powell are the Northern Stars. Flying the classic Pitts Special in tight, precision formations and wringing it out with exciting freestyle maneuvers, the Northern Stars are getting great reviews!
The show starts off with a dramatic opposing pass followed by Brent's fast paced, surface-level aerobatics before being joined by Todd & Greg for precise loops, rolls and much more in tight, military style formation with billowing airshow smoke.
Let The Good Times Roll
At the end of the day, we fly because we love it and we love to share this passion with our fans. The airshow community has given us deep friendships and connected us to other aviation lovers around the world.
Partnership Opportunities Abound
Our long term plan is to expand the team to 4 airplanes performing at 10 to 15 events across Canada and the USA each year - offering a unique platform to associate your energetic and growing business with our team. Our values all revolve around balance - living a healthy lifestyle, enjoying time with friends and family, and wringing every last drop of joy out of the blessings we call life!
Our Pilots
Team Lead - Brent Handy
Left Wing - Greg Hume-Powell
Right Wing - Todd Farrell
From Wyevale, Ontario, Brent started flying gliders at 17 years old and never looked back. After graduating from Sault College's Aviation Technology program, Brent enrolled in the RCAF where he served as a CF-18 fighter pilot and Hawk instructor pilot before being selected to fly as Opposing Solo for the renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds
From Wyevale, Ontario, Brent started flying gliders at 17 years old and never looked back. After graduating from Sault College's Aviation Technology program, Brent enrolled in the RCAF where he served as a CF-18 fighter pilot and Hawk instructor pilot before being selected to fly as Opposing Solo for the renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds in 2012/13. After a year sabbatical living aboard a small sailboat and travelling the Bahamas and Cuba with his family of four, Brent re-enrolled in the RCAF and continues to serve as an instructor pilot on the CT-156 Harvard II.
After flying with the Snowbirds, Brent has remained on the airshow circuit performing surface-level unrestricted aerobatics in the Pitts S-2B and is now an accredited Aerobatics Competency Evaluator with over 11 years in airshows.
Right Wing - Todd Farrell
Left Wing - Greg Hume-Powell
Right Wing - Todd Farrell
Todd joined Brent on the airshow circuit in 2017 when the Northern Stars were born. Also beginning his flying career in gliders, Todd has logged thousands of hours in over 40 aircraft types and built the foundation of his aerobatic flying in the RCAF. He served as an instructor pilot on the CT-155 Hawk and flew humanitarian support and co
Todd joined Brent on the airshow circuit in 2017 when the Northern Stars were born. Also beginning his flying career in gliders, Todd has logged thousands of hours in over 40 aircraft types and built the foundation of his aerobatic flying in the RCAF. He served as an instructor pilot on the CT-155 Hawk and flew humanitarian support and combat missions around the globe as a pilot of the C-17 Globemaster. Todd is currently a Boeing 737 captain at Air Canada.
Not only does Todd have an impressive flying resume, but he also brings a touching story of determination to the show. Early in fighter pilot training, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer but emerged victorious after doctors told him he would never fly again. Todd flies airshows to demonstrate that anything is possible, no matter what the odds. His goal is to inspire all to reach for the "impossible".
Left Wing - Greg Hume-Powell
Left Wing - Greg Hume-Powell
Left Wing - Greg Hume-Powell
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Greg joined the Northern Stars in 2021. Continuing the theme of a lifelong passion for flight, Greg also earned his first set of wings flying gliders. A 20 year veteran of the RCAF, Greg flew the venerable Sea-King helicopter and as a CT-156 Harvard instructor pilot before joining the Canadian For
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Greg joined the Northern Stars in 2021. Continuing the theme of a lifelong passion for flight, Greg also earned his first set of wings flying gliders. A 20 year veteran of the RCAF, Greg flew the venerable Sea-King helicopter and as a CT-156 Harvard instructor pilot before joining the Canadian Forces Snowbirds as the Opposing Solo pilot for the 2017/18 seasons.
Greg currently flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Air Canada