Starting in 2015, AOPA will return to the AOPA Internet Flight Planner (AIFP) powered by Jeppesen, thus retiring the current flight planner, FlyQ Web. AIFP will remain a free member benefit. "We are excited to be partnering with Jeppesen to once again offer the popular AOPA Internet Flight Planner to our members," said AOPA President Mark Baker. "Jeppesen is a longtime supporter of AOPA and its mission, and I am pleased that together, we will deliver the free internet-based flight planner that our members already know and value." Visit www.aopa.org.

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced that it will hold the third Aviation Design Challenge in 2015. The nationwide competition promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills through aviation in U.S. high schools. GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce said, "Almost all of our winners have said this experience has altered their professional goals and opened their eyes to aviation-related career paths, including piloting, engineering, maintenance and manufacturing. I am very excited we can bring this wonderful educational initiative to even more schools next year." Visit www.gama.aero.

FreeFlight Systems announced special, time-limited promotional pricing for its RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver. Pricing for orders placed and delivered by December 31, 2014, is $3,995, a savings of $1,500 off of the $5,495 regular system price. The system comes with an internal WAAS GPS and includes the optional $350 Wi-Fi module at no additional charge. Approved for installation in most light GA aircraft, the RANGR FDL-978-XVR provides full ADS-B Out rule compliance and also receives ADS-B In FIS-B graphical weather, TIS-B traffic and other data. Visit www.freeflightsystems.com.

Cirrus Aircraft announced the expansion of its international sales network into India. Cirrus India is located in New Delhi and offers a team of experienced aircraft sales professionals. "We are excited to have Cirrus India as a Cirrus Aircraft Sales Center as we enter this important emerging market," said Adam Hahn, Cirrus Aircraft Director of Sales. Visit www.cirrusindia.in and www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Christopher Burgermeister of Yorkville, Ill., has been named the winner of the Lightspeed Aviation Treasure Hunt at AirVenture 2014. The Treasure Hunt follows a geocaching model, with searchers relying on GPS coordinates and clues to find hidden objects. Burgermeister was randomly drawn from a group of 50 treasure hunters who found hidden treasure chests spread across the AirVenture grounds. Burgermeister will receive Lightspeed's new Zulu PFX ANR headset. He's a CFII with Commercial Pilot Single and Multi-Engine Land certificates. An instructor at Lewis University, Burgermeister originally fell in love with flying following a Young Eagles flight. Visit www.lightspeedaviation.com.

Douglas Clements announced that he's stepping down as President of Wings of Hope in 2015. Clements joined Wings of Hope in 1997 as President, and together with the Board of Directors, built the St. Louis-based organization into a world resource to help the impoverished. Wings of Hope serves over 1,000,000 people at 157 bases in 47 countries annually. With the use of small aircraft, no region of the world is out of reach. Visit www.wings-of-hope.org.

Banyan Air Service recently received the 2013 Garmin platinum award for excellent sales performance as part of the Garmin International avionics distributor network. Joe Stewart, Garmin International aviation Regional Sales Manager, presented the award to Don Campion, President of Banyan, and the Banyan Pilot Shop team. "Banyan has been among the top tier of authorized Garmin sales and service centers for many years, and it is my pleasure to recognize them with this award," says Stewart. Visit www.banyanair.com.

Beechcraft delivered two Beechcraft T-6C+ military trainers ordered earlier this year to the Mexican Navy Secretaría de Marina (SEMAR), as well as one King Air 350ER, the second of four on order, as part of the Mexican Navy's ongoing fixed-wing aircraft modernization program. "Being chosen by the Mexican Navy for this modernization program shows a superior level of confidence not only in Beechcraft products to fill its mission requirements, but in the product support we'll provide as part of the agreement," said Russ Bartlett, President, Beechcraft Defense Company. The newly delivered King Air is part of a four-aircraft contract signed earlier this year. The first King Air 350ER was delivered just a few months ago, and the remaining aircraft are expected to be delivered by early 2015. Visit www.beechcraft.com.

Garmin Pilot Canada Premium is available in the iTunes store, and offers a suite of navigation and weather information for both Canada and the United States. North American navigation data is provided by Jeppesen, and interactive maps within Garmin Pilot support north-up and track-up navigation. Geo-referenced FliteCharts include approaches, departures and arrival procedures, and SafeTaxi incorporates geo-referenced airport diagrams in Canada. Visit www.garmin.com.

A new Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane is now available from ASA. This PTS includes Change 7, which became effective on August 1, 2014, and addresses new practical test prerequisites for ATP single and multi-engine class ratings. Written by the FAA, the practical test standards detail the type and levels of skill and knowledge that must be demonstrated before an examiner can issue a certificate or rating to an applicant. A description of background study and reference materials is also included to aid with checkride preparation. Contact: www.asa2fly.com.

Sporty's new Pilot Wings Sunglasses feature non-polarized lenses designed to enhance the environment around you while in flight. Made by Eagle Eyes, the lens technology that goes into these sunglasses has been used by NASA's space program for its superior benefits to vision quality and eye health. Each pair of sunglasses is laser-etched with a Wings logo in the top corner and comes with a molded crush-resistant case and a microfiber cloth pouch. Contact: www.sportys.com.

The modular FLEX design system has been changed and new components added. The End Caps and Center Sections are now used as the primary building blocks for all bag configurations. This allows new bags that are the same-sized configurations as before, but now each bag has more modules that give much more versatility because multiple configurations of different sizes can be built from the included parts. The new B7 FLIGHT is made up of front and rear end caps, and two center sections: four-inch and three-inch. Visitwww.brightlinebags.com.

The latest release from University Aviation Press, Confessions of a Very Private Pilot delivers real-life advice from an owner-pilot on how to evaluate, purchase, train and operate turbine and light jet aircraft. Each chapter is a story told in a lighthearted manner with humorous cartoon illustrations. David Miller's quick wit and off-the-cuff remarks walk readers through a lifetime of adventures---including his first airplane ride as a boy, obtaining his first type rating and harrowing yet humor-filled accounts of flights gone awry. Contact: www.universityaviationpress.com.