"The Canadian Harvard Formation Team grew out of CHAA's in-house formation training program. As one of the original FAST signatories, CHAA has long endorsed a safe and structured approach to formation flying by civilian pilots.  Our most experienced formation pilots have spent many years honing both their skills and their trust in one another. In order to satisfy the 'display and demonstrate' portion of the CHAA mandate, the Harvard Formation Team regularly performs for audiences in Canada and the United States. They are also available to perform flypasts or commemoration at non "Air Show" events in Southern Ontario.

The team itself is made up of pilots who were born in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and South Africa - all nations that made extensive use of the Harvard (T6/SNJ) as a military training aircraft. Together, the 4-ship Formation Team demonstrates the high standards maintained by CHAA pilots and, in doing so, honours the memory of Canadian airmen who flew the Harvard from 1940 until 1965.

The Team

Harvard Lead - Greg Burnard

Greg Burnard's family is from the southern U.S., but he has spent most of his life near London, Ontario. He has been a long term member of the Harvard Association. For nearly 20 years, he has fulfilled nearly every role in the organization, from line pilot to President. Greg checked out on the Harvard as a relatively low time pilot and has since accumulated hundreds of hours in both the front and rear seat. When not leading the team, he spends much of his time coaching new Harvard pilots on the finer points of formation flying. Aside from the Harvard, Greg teaches in a J-3 Cub and has a particular affinity for flying both the Boeing Stearman and the P-51 Mustang. Outside of flying, Greg works for an engineering firm in London and is married with two young children.

Harvard Two - Edward Soye

Edward Soye was born in Toronto and raised in nearby Mississauga. He learned to fly as a teenager through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets; specifically in 845 'Avro Arrow' Squadron. Immediately after earning his private pilot license, he began flying tail draggers - with the twofold goal of becoming a glider tow pilot and flying vintage aeroplanes. While earning degrees from the University of Toronto and the Royal Military College of Canada, he acquired over 1000 hours of tail dragger time. Based on this experience, he has had the opportunity to fly classic aircraft ranging from the Fokker Triplane to the Cessna 195. Edward is currently a Harvard pilot with both CHAA and Vintage Wings of Canada. Outside of flying, Edward works for Guardian Capital LP, an investment management firm in Toronto.

Harvard Three - Tony Donnelly

Tony Donnelly is a native of the United Kingdom, but currently resides in Brampton, Ontario. He has worked around the world as a commercial pilot - flying in the bush, on floats and as an instructor. At the Harvard Association, he is one of our lead conversion pilots who introduces new trainees to flying the Harvard. Tony is also a qualified Formation Leader, a regular member of the formation team and has recently started flying CHAA's Tiger Moth. Outside of flying, Tony works as a physiotherapist and enjoys an active lifestyle along with his wife and teenage son.

Harvard Four - David Martin

Dave Martin was born and spent the early part of his life in South Aftrica, but currently resides in St Catharines, Ontario. His flying career is diverse and lifelong. It started in the South African Air Force - where Dave first flew the Harvard. He also flew the Aermacchi 326, a light military jet used largely in a ground attack role. After his Air Force career, Dave joined South African Airways where he flew 4-engine jets on transcontinental routes. After doing this for a time, Dave made another career change and became an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Today, his professional focus is on total joint replacement and hehas an active surgical  practise. He also enjoys flying aerobatics and travelling the world with his wife.