Wake

Turbulence Podcast:

http://theprivatepilotpodcast.com/wake-turbulance/

Every aircraft produces wake turbulence, and to smaller aircraft in trail of large
aircraft it is very hazardous. A light- quartering tailwind is most dangerous because
it causes it to linger in the area longer. There are separation standards in place by
the FAA to protect pilots from wake turbulence however still very hazardous to
pilots.

Flying at Night Podcast:

http://theprivatepilotpodcast.com/flying-at-night/

Flying at night can be very disorienting to pilots because you lose your horizon line
reference. When a pilot is flying in the dark under visual flight rules, that pilot is
being reliant on their instruments in order to maintain altitude, and heading. There
should be more training in place by the FAA for private pilots to ensure their safety
when flying solo.

NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association)- Controllers save flight in
trouble:

https://www.natca.org/index.php/insider-articles/2037-sept-8-2017-controllers-save-flight-on-the-fritz

A PSA Airlines CRJ-700 was en route from New Orleans to Washington National. Just
after reaching the cruising altitude the pilot reported cabin depressurization.
Problems growing worse for the regional jet and unfamiliar with the area, the pilots
had to rely on the experience and guidance of air traffic control to reach the ground
safely.

FAA.GOV- No RVSM Applications for Planes with ADS-B

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=88545

RVSM is Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum, which allows for reduced vertical
separation, which saves fuel and allows for more efficient use of airspace. In 1997
the FAA introduced RVSM and was hugely successful. The FAA authorizes the usage
of RVSM in airspace once strict requirements are met.