The local chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association are the foundation of the association’s grass-roots efforts to secure a bright future for aviation. EAA Chapter 43 assists by publicly promoting the building and flying of experimental, antique, classic, warbird, aerobatic, ultralight, light sport, and contemporary manufactured aircraft. The organization also encourages young people to become involved in aviation through the EAA Young Eagles program (see Young Eagles section).

The Chapter conducts monthly meetings to further the membership’s education in aviation subjects. The meetings are open to the public and include guest speakers who are experts on experimental and other aircraft, flying techniques, aircraft and aircraft building safety, and aircraft design. Many presentations focus on trips that members haven taken in their aircraft that are of interest to others who may not be able to experience such travel.

The Chapter hosts an annual meeting and banquet each January to honor those who have served the Chapter and its members and beneficiaries.

EAA Chapter 43 provides funding and educational opportunities to young people in Colorado who are interested in aviation. Scholarships are provided to students who are chosen through a demonstration of their commitment to hard work in their school and community service, and have a blossoming interest in aviation. Most of the selected students attend the annual Air Academy Aviation Camps held each summer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The camps are for youth ages 12-18 who are interested in aviation. The week-long camps provide programs designed to help kids explore the world of flight through aviation studies, hands-on activities, actual flight simulation and, weather permitting, a flight experience, too. These camps provide the motivation and foundation for a lifelong love of aviation as well as the opportunity to create strong friendships with other aviation enthusiasts.

EAA Chapter 43 has volunteer Technical Counselors and Flight Advisors who assist members and non-members in their aviation needs. Technical Counselors are EAA members who have extensive experience building and/or restoring aircraft. They assist builders or restorers by visiting them at their building location or discussing their works-in-progress at meetings and fly-ins. The goal of the program is to help builders/restorers present a “zero defect” aircraft at its final inspection by the FAA. Lower insurance rates may be another advantage of participating in the Technical Counselor program. Flight Advisors assist members to assure they are adequately prepared to test-fly their specific aviation creations by discussing their pilot skills and currency, and by discussing how to perform that crucial first and ensuing flights. Flight Advisors are also an assist to pilots who want to transition to a high-performance or unfamiliar aircraft.

The Chapter participates in local airport public open houses and other aviation events. The objective of these efforts is to help reach out to the public and promote aviation in a favorable light and to help demonstrate the value of general aviation to the local economies.

EAA Chapter 43 has 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service. The Chapter can accept tax-exempt donations from members of the public who want to help further advance the objectives of the Chapter.