Who We Are

The 43rd Aviation Flying Club is a non-profit corporation which was established in 1962. The club is based at Brainard Airport (HFD) in Hartford, Connecticut, and has operated as a member-owned association ever since. Over the years, the club as owned and operated several aircraft for the enjoyment of its members. The club has a diverse membership, with a wide range of aviation experience from low-time weekend pilots, to seasoned ATPs with thousands of hours.

Benefits enjoyed by members of the 43rd Aviation:

  • Airplanes are fully IFR equipped.
  • Hour are charged by Tach time - not Hobbs time
  • There are no minimums on daily or weekend reservations.
  • Each member is allowed up to a two week reservation for a vacation once each year with no minimum hours.
  • Advance reservations allow for planning special events or trips.
  • Web-based or toll-free telephone reservations make for convenient access to the airplanes.
  • Each member is a named insured on the policy provided by the club.
  • Monthly meetings are held where we discuss club business and other flying stuff.
  • Reminder notices are sent to individual members when their medicals or biennial flight reviews are coming due.
  • Members enjoy the camaraderie of friends who love flying and share their experiences.

 

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