The Vista2 would not be a candidate for the "descend via..." phraseology. The words "Expect to cross..." invalidate the use of the phraseology if I am reading the 7110 correctly.

Correct. You can't use it.

I've interpreted it as you can only issue the "descend via" instructions if the STAR has hard altitudes, (line above and below) otherwise you descend them manually.

Yup. See the FRDMM2 arrival into DCA. That's a "descend via" arrival.

Correct.

I will simulate it as long as it does not affect any other pilots.

@Jeffery:

http://i.imgur.com/YwgbT16.gif

Congrats Matt!

Quick question: does this mean that BCT becomes a public-use venue? Need a place for our live event

Congrats DO!

Can you specify a little about your "steep descent" issues you have with ATC... specifics, like altitude/mileage?

Agreed.

Miami/FLL is known as a "chop and drop" airspace, especially when everything is in East Ops (which is normal). You really need to be in control of your speed and use the speed brakes efficiently. You may have been going too fast (I don't know), and this made the descent impossible.

http://zobartcc.com/show.php?id=47

Helps to read.

"If the basic exam is not passes, there is a mandatory 7-day waiting period before the next attempt can be made. It is the trainee's responsibility to request the exam be assigned. This can be done by emailing a member of the ZOB staff".