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“We know how to save – your money”Aircraft Services & Invoice ConsultingBefore MaintenanceFrom arrival to invoicingIn MaintenanceWe’ve been there so you don’t have to beDepartureown. Some STARs also include speed restrictions (At 10,000 and 250 KTS). ATC expects you to meet these speed restrictions as well.That’s really all there is to it. Let’s look at the Billings example again. Based on the clearance given, we would plan our descent to cross TYMBR at or above 17,000' MSL, IGIFE at 210 KTS and 9,500' and HYTES at or above 6,200’ MSL while descending to 5,000' MSL. A descend via clearance doesn’t preclude ATC from issuing amendments to what is published, either by issuing an amended clearance or by NOTAM. This is a really good reason to check those FDC NOTAMS very carefully. I remember when Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC was developing descent procedures for the WZZRD (now named the FRDMM) arrival. The altitudes indicated on the chart were amended pretty consistently by NOTAM. Read those NOTAMS carefully! It’s also important to note, if you don’t understand what ATC is wanting from you, ask!It’s far better to clear up any confusion prior to getting an altitude violation.Let’s close with another example. Memphis has a pretty complex RNAV Arrival procedure that’s used with a “descend via” clearance quite often. It’s the BRBBQ ONE Arrival. Look carefully at all of the altitude and speed restrictions on this arrival. Look closely at the BRBBQ intersection; at 280 KT and at or below FL230. Now look at FNCHR, only 11 NM down the road; between 16,000 and 14,000. If you crossed BRBBQ exactly at FL230 then triedShayne Daku is the President and Director for training for Valley In Flight Training. He also serves as an Assistant Professor for the University of North Dakota, Department of Aviation. He co-authored the Pilot’s Manual: Multi-engine Flying and was a Captain in the CRJ 200 aircraft. He has a pas- sion for aviation education, both on the ground and in the aircraft. Valley In Flight Training provides training and mentoring in owner-flown aircraft up to and including the King Air Series aircraft and will soon be expanding to include Cirrus, Bonanza, Baron, and Twin Cessna type-specific training. You may contact Shayne at shayne@flyvift.com.SE-1, 04 FEB 2016 to 03 MAR 2016SE-1, 04 FEB 2016 to 03 MAR 2016Meitner & Associteenansce InvoiceFull Page 4/C AdC 316.789.5037Pilots N Paws® is an online meeting place for pilots and other volunteerswho help to transport rescue animals by air. The mission of the site is to provide a user- friendly communication venue between those that rescue, shelter, and foster animals; and pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of these animals.Joining is easy and takes just a minute of your time.Pilots N Paws•www.pilotsnpaws.org Quarter Page4/C Ad26 • TWIN & TURBINEAPRIL 2016On-time departurefromamainWe ensure you receiveMeitner & AssociatesPO Box 780269, Wichita, KS 67278to meet the crossing restriction at FNCHR, that’s an altitude loss of 7,000' over a distance of 11 NM! A 3-degree descent angle would require 21 NM; that’s 10 NM more than you have. The lesson here is that you really need to be proactive in planning these descents early on. If we are going to make the restriction at FNCHR, we will have to be around FL200 by BRBBQ, assuming we follow a 3-degree descent angle.Now, for some appropriately seasoned barbeque, visit the Germantown Commissary in downtown Memphis. It’s a small place with excellent barbeque and great southern hospitality. If you come up with any specific questions, don’t hesitate to ask: . s h a y n e @ f l y v i f t . c o m . T&T -www.mro.consultinga fair invoice