The Learn to Fly Blog is a place for pilots and student pilots to learn and share insights about the foundations of flight and flight training. The blog is a great resource that aids students in acquiring aeronautical knowledge to be successful during and after training. Pilots and flight instructors will be able to offer their insights into the process, as well as provide encouragement to newer members of the aviation community. Visit www.learntoflyblog.com.

Aspen Avionics received FAA approval to offer a free trial of 10 in-flight hours of Aspen's Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV). All new Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD purchasers will receive the free ESV trial with their display. "We think once aircraft owners experience the enhanced situational awareness Aspen's Evolution synthetic vision provides, they will better understand its value and will invest in the upgrade," said Mark Ferrari, vice president of sales and customer support, Aspen Avionics. Priced at $2,995, ESV is an optional software upgrade to the Evolution Flight Display System and presents a real-time, three-dimensional view of terrain, obstacles and traffic. When ESV flight hours exceed 10 hours of usage, the next time the unit is powered on, the trial will self-disable. To reinstate ESV, the option must be purchased. Visit www.aspenavionics.com.

SportairUSA has launched a contest to rename the Savage Cub-S. Top two prizes are an Apple iPad Air and an iPad Mini with Retina display, with one-year subscriptions to ForeFlight. The name "Savage Cub-S" is a callback to the original Piper Super Cub, but much improved. It features a 180 hp Titan Stroker engine, Alaskan bushweels and extended landing gear, and can take off in just 60 feet. The word "Cub" is trademarked in the U.S., thus the search for a new name. To enter the contest, visit www.cub.aero/contest.

Barrington Irving is launching Flying Classroom, an interactive STEM+ learning adventure spanning three continents. Irving, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer who holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest person to fly solo around the world, will pilot Inspiration III, a business jet provided by Executive Air Services in Miami. Irving and his crew will visit North America, Asia, Indonesia and Australia, exploring real-life applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, history, geography and humanities (STEM+) through 16 powerful ground, air and sea expeditions. Inspiration III will travel to all seven continents over three consecutive school years. Throughout each flight, students will have virtual access to Irving's adventures through videos and a blog. Students in schools that utilize the Flying Classroom curriculum, which is aligned to the National Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, will also study STEM+ subjects relevant to each expedition as they track the Flying Classroom team. Visit www.flyingclassroom.com.

Fred Heyne of Jacksonville, Florida, was the winner of a Sennheiser S1 Passive headset and an iFlightPlanner Premier Annual Membership after naming a SkyWay over Chiang Mai, Thailand, after his grandsons Nicholas and Anthony Buchanan. Contestants were asked to identify their favorite flight route over the Pacific, Atlantic or Indian Oceans, and name it after a person or company to be entered into the prize drawing. Sennheiser has supported Think Global Flight since 2012, when Captain Judy Rice, an aviator and champion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education among children, announced her plans to embark on a global flight to help educate hundreds of children around the world, inspiring them to learn more about aviation and increase awareness of STEM topics. "Sennheiser recognizes the significance of real-world applications for STEM," commented David Dunlap, Director, Sennheiser Aviation. "The efforts and objectives of the Think Global Flight team are very much in line with Sennheiser Aviation's own values, aimed at supporting the aviation community and helping to grow the pilot population." Visit www.sennheiser.com and www.thinkglobalflight.org.

Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) has entered the next phase of development for its solar-electric training aircraft called Sun Flyer. AEAC, in conjunction with its development partner, Bye Aerospace, is performing initial R&D flight-test operations with the solar-electric technology demonstrator at Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado. Flight tests in the single-seat aircraft will continue for the next six to nine months while the two-seat prototype Sun Flyer is being assembled. George Bye, CEO of AEAC, said initial test results are confirming the overall benefits of solar-electric propulsion, especially the very low operating costs. Additional benefits include reduced maintenance due to fewer moving parts, low-noise flight, and solar recharging on the ground and in flight. AEAC is primarily targeting flight schools for Sun Flyer, the first U.S.-sponsored, practical, all-electric airplane serving the training, recreational and general aviation markets. The company is also collaborating with Redbird Flight Simulations and Spartan Aeronautical College to offer a comprehensive pilot training system. Visit www.aeac.aero and www.byeaerospace.com.

This lightweight bike from Banyan Pilot Shop weighs just 44 pounds and is foldable to fit in your aircraft. The 6061 aluminum frame makes it sturdy, and it comes with 20-inch stainless steel spokes. It reaches a speed of up to 20 mph and has a range of 20-50 miles on a full battery charge. It's equipped with the Shimano six-speed rear derailleur, a 250w motor and Kenda tires. Contact: www.banyanpilotshop.net.

Oakley's Holbrook LX sunglasses feature a lightweight, handmade acetate frame with integral steel hinges and a three-point fit that holds the lenses in perfect optical alignment. The dark-grey Plutonite lenses provide 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection, and the HD lenses provide excellent peripheral vision via their six-base curvature. The sunglasses are non-polarized and fit closely at the temples for comfort when wearing a headset. Contact: www.pilotmall.com.

Sporty's offers a selection of kneeboards for all iPad models. The Bi-fold iPad Kneeboard has a stand with infinitely adjustable viewing angles to reduce screen glare. It also includes an organizer section with mesh pockets and a zippered compartment to store charging cables or screen cleaners. Additional features include an exterior storage pocket and ID holder, as well as an adjustable leg strap and padded back. The Slimline iPad Kneeboard has a sturdy mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for holding an iPad. The knee strap can be oriented for portrait or landscape viewing and will work with most iPad cases. Contact: www.sportys.com.

Prepware is the test preparation and test practice tool for all pilot and mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. Students can study for their exam using the installed program on a desktop or laptop computer, or log in to their Prepware Online account from any internet-connected computer, tablet or smartphone. Contact: www.asa2fly.com.