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Please)[. Please](faa.gov. Please) send comments regarding this document [to](to afs630comments@faa.gov)[ ](to afs630comments@faa.gov)[afs630comments@faa.gov](to afs630comments@faa.gov).  \nThis page intentionally left blank.  \nIntroduction........................................................................................................................... 1  \nObtaining Assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) .............................................. 1  \nFAA Reference Material ...................................................................................................................... 1  \nChapter 1: Applicable Regulations.......................................................................................... 3  \nChapter 2: Airspace Classification, Operating Requirements, and Flight Restrictions .............. 5  \nIntroduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5  \nControlled Airspace ............................................................................................................................. 5  \nUncontrolled Airspace ......................................................................................................................... 6  \nSpecial Use Airspace ............................................................................................................................ 6  \nOther Airspace Areas ........................................................................................................................... 9  \nAir Traffic Control and the National Airspace System ....................................................................... 12  \nVisual Flight Rules (VFR) Terms & Symbols ....................................................................................... 12  \nNotices to Airmen (NOTAMs) ............................................................................................................ 13  \nChapter 3a: Aviation Weather Sources ................................................................................. 15  \nIntroduction ....................................................................................................................................... 15  \nSurface Aviation Weather Observations ........................................................................................... 15  \nAviation Weather Reports ................................................................................................................. 15  \nAviation Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 18  \nConvective Significant Meteorological Information (WST) ............................................................... 19  \nChapter 3b: Effects of Weather on Small 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(VFR) Terms & Symbols\n## Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)\n# Chapter 3a: Aviation Weather Sources\n## Introduction\n## Surface Aviation Weather Observations\n## Aviation Weather Reports\n## Aviation Forecasts\n## Convective Significant Meteorological Information (WST)\n# Chapter 3b: Effects of Weather on Small Unmanned Aircraft Performance\n## Introduction\n## Density Altitude\n## Performance\n## Measurement of Atmosphere Pressure\n## Effect of Obstructions on Wind\n## Low-Level Wind Shear\n## Atmospheric Stability\n## Temperature/Dew Point Relationship\n## Clouds\n## Fronts\n## Mountain Flying\n## Structural Icing\n## Thunderstorm Life Cycle\n## Ceiling\n## Visibility\n# Chapter 4: Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the FAA Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide?\",\"answer\":\"It communicates the knowledge areas needed to prepare for the Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating knowledge test.\"},{\"question\":\"Which major 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