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Originally Posted by Jason  Just out of curiosity - why is it that controllers on the west coast use the 'descend via' clearance and the controllers on the east coast don't? I've never had one on the right side but got them on every trip to the left side....just wondering if there was some underlying reason? Traffic congestion??
Jason |
Not all STARs can be used with a "descend via" clearance. Every procedure I've flown with a "descent via" clearance had a note on the chart stating
"NOTE: Maintain last assigned altitude until cleared to "Descend via the XXXXXX arrival""
From the 7110.65R (Controllers Manual)
2. A descend via clearance shall not be used where procedures contain published “expect” altitude restrictions.
It's not just the West Coast. KIAD has the BARIN ONE arrival that uses "Descend Via".