Carolina Aviators Network, Inc.

06/16/2026

🏆 We’re proud to share that Carolina Aviators Network (CAN) has once again been awarded the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability. Transparency matters, and this marks the second consecutive year that CAN has achieved Platinum status with Candid, reflecting our ongoing commitment to openness, integrity, and responsible stewardship of every donation entrusted to us.

This recognition belongs to our incredible supporters. Your kindness fuels our mission of connecting Carolina aviators and serving communities with our aircraft. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us create a better future for GA in the Carolinas. To learn more, please visit us at www.flycan.org

06/11/2026

🎧✈️ Fly with Confidence. Win a Lightspeed Delta Zulu.

For just $10, you could win one of aviation’s most innovative headsets—the Lightspeed Delta Zulu.

Lightspeed Aviation designs premium ANR aviation headsets that protect and empower pilots. From the groundbreaking Lightspeed Delta Zulu with built-in CO detection and HearingEQity®, to the acclaimed Zulu 3 and new Zulu 4, Lightspeed delivers unmatched comfort, clarity, and safety in every flight.

Why pilots love the Delta Zulu:

🧠 Built-in Carbon Monoxide Detection
The groundbreaking Delta Zulu features integrated CO detection designed to enhance safety and awareness in the cockpit.

👂 HearingEQity®
Personalized hearing technology helps pilots hear communications more clearly and comfortably.

🎧 Unmatched Comfort
Designed for long flights with premium materials, exceptional noise reduction, and all-day wearability.

📲 Advanced Connectivity
Bluetooth integration and innovative features help keep pilots connected and informed throughout every flight.

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Visit:
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2️⃣ Purchase your ticket starting at just $10 🎫

3️⃣ Get ready for the ultimate cockpit upgrade 🏆

Support Carolina Aviators Network with your Lightspeed purchase:

🛩️ Disaster relief and humanitarian flights
👨‍✈️ Youth aviation mentorship and resources
🤝 Building connections throughout the aviation community across North and South Carolina

From first solo to cross-country adventures—fly with confidence using Lightspeed.

Learn more about the Lightspeed Delta Zulu: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ref/201

06/10/2026

📣 Our very first aircraft listing is officially LIVE in the flycan.org classifieds! ✈️

A huge thank you to Dave for being our trailblazer! For those who haven’t heard, our new Classifieds section is up and running. You can list anything aviation-related, from aircraft and avionics to tools, hangar space, and services.

Instead of paying $50–$150 a month on sites like Trade-A-Plane, we only ask for a suggested one-time donation of $25. Best of all, your listing is web-searchable for maximum exposure. It’s a win-win: you get your item/service seen, and your support helps CAN continue its mission.

Got something to sell? Give us a try today! www.flycan.org

06/04/2026

Thank you Zenda!
Check rides are never an easy part of flight training. However they are necessary to advance through the ranks to progress down whatever flight path we desire. From weekend warriors to airline captains, it starts with you. Your guidance, grace, and demand for excellence have kept the skies safe. From CAN and every one in the aviation community, we want to say:

Thank you Zenda. Squawk VFR and change to your own frequency. Blue skies and tailwinds!

Thank you Sean Burke from the CAN team for the amazing tribute video and thank you everyone who came out!

06/03/2026

Ever dreamed of owning the most advanced aviation headset on the market for the price of a sandwich? Now’s your chance. For just $10, you could be flying with the Lightspeed Delta Zulu.

Here’s why the Delta Zulu is the "top-of-the-line" gold standard:
• 🧠Kanari™ Smart Alert Technology: The first headset with a built-in Carbon Monoxide (CO) sensor. It monitors cabin air and provides audible warnings directly into your ears—literally a life-saver.
• 👂HearingEQity®: It’s like a prescription for your ears. The headset runs an automated hearing test to create a custom EQ profile, compensating for any hearing loss so every ATC transmission is crystal clear.
• 🔈 Built-in Audio Recording: Forget the external cables. Record your cockpit audio directly to the Lightspeed App for debriefing or sharing your flight.
• 🎧 Legendary Comfort: Featuring the signature Lightspeed "plush" feel with tapered ear seals and a chrome-and-carbon fiber frame that’s built for long-haul durability.
• 📲Bluetooth & Beyond: Seamlessly connect your iPad or phone for music and backup navigation alerts.

How to Enter…

1. Head to:
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2. Grab a ticket as low as $10 🎫

3. Win the ultimate upgrade.🏆

Don’t fly with yesterday’s tech. Secure your chance to own the future of aviation audio today.

Note: This sweepstakes supports:
🛩️ Disaster relief and humanitarian flights
👨✈️ Our youth aviation program
🤝 Events and opportunities that connect pilots throughout the Carolinas

06/02/2026

It’s official: Air Angels is coming to Apple TV! 🍎📺

This profoundly moving documentary spotlights Carolina Aviators Network pilots ✈️🚁 along with so many other "Angels", and their mission to deliver hope and critical supplies to isolated communities following Hurricane Helene. Produced by 5-time Billboard Award winner and legendary NY radio host Valerie Smaldone, the film captures the moment our pilots stopped watching from the ground and took to the skies to save lives 🛡️💖

𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭? 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭! 👇

Everyday people use their own aircrafts to rescue thousands in the mountains of North Carolina.

05/30/2026

Blue Skies & Happy Retirement, Zenda! ✈️

A massive thank you to everyone who touched down for Zenda’s Retirement Fly-In today and special thank you to Shiloh Airport for hosting us. It was a day to remember — filled with heartfelt hugs, a few happy tears, and the perfect mix of rekindling old friendships and sparking new ones.

We couldn't have asked for a better crew to help send Zenda off into her next chapter. Thanks for making it so special!

05/16/2026

Mosaic Information Session

05/16/2026

Learn about MOSAIC over coffee and donuts at 900. Then head up to Flying Horseman for lunch. It’s gonna be a great day! ✈️🍩☕️

05/15/2026

The big surprise?

✈️🎉 The CAN Sweepstakes is LIVE! 🎉✈️

We are excited to launch our quarterly sweepstakes — and every entry helps keep our mission airborne across North and South Carolina! 🌎🛩️

Your support helps fund:
🚨 Disaster relief flights
🧑‍✈️ Youth pilot mentorship & resources
🤝 Local aviation community connections

At CAN, our mission is simple:
"Connecting aviators through a kindness-first social network, using the power of flight to serve others, strengthen communities, and create positive change beyond the runway."

Whether you’re a pilot, student, aviation enthusiast, or someone who simply believes in supporting meaningful causes — your entry makes a difference.

📅 Sweepstakes runs through June, with the winner announced one week after closing! And we'll be doing this quarterly!

🎟️ Enter here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/quarterlysweepstakes/event/june/
Help us keep the mission airborne! 🛩️