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The layered shelves of Class B airspace, wider at higher altitudes, are often compared to
- A.a cylinder of uniform width
- B.an upside-down wedding cake
- C.a cone narrowing with altitude
Correct answer
B. an upside-down wedding cake
Why
Class B is commonly described as resembling an upside-down wedding cake, with each higher shelf extending farther from the airport. It is neither a uniform cylinder nor a shape that narrows as altitude increases.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 2 · ACS knowledge area: Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements · From the Airspace & Flight Restrictions practice bank (AIR-041).