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:
• 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 online reservations allow for planning special events or trips.
• Airplanes are fully IFR equipped.
• Fuel arrangements, reservation assistance, and other services by our local FBO Atlantic make for convenient access to the airplanes.
• Rate for the planes are based on Tach time and are some of the lowest in the New England region
• Each member is a named insured on the policy provided by the club.
• There is a 45 member limit.
• Memberships are equity positions in the club which may be later sold or transferred. 
• Monthly meetings are held where we discuss club business and other flying stuff.
• Minutes of each meeting are sent to the members house via our online reservation system
• 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.
• Monthly dues float based on insurance costs, tie-down and number of members in the club