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06/25/2008
  • added more detail to "Is there a good or bad time to request a test" FAQ

06/09/2008
  • added FAQ for visibility of I-10 and I-11 ratings
  • corrected typos in several FAQ entires
  • updated "Why is Los Angeles issuing these tests?"
  • "Common Pilot Deviations" article launched to public

06/03/2008
  • News page now has sub pages for 2006 and 2007. News page now contains announcements from this year only
05/30/2008
  • updated breadcrumb and navigation code to have meaningful defaults if user visits a rating, announcement, or graduation notice directly (ie. linked from another site)
  • added feeder graphic to "flying full approaches" Reference article
  • added graphic to RIIVR1 Reference article
  • added graphic to Non-precision approach Reference article
04/22/2008
  • Fixed reference links on the I-11 that were actually pulling I-8 material
04/16/2008
  • Added HSI reference to cancel reverse sensing on the I-10 reference material
04/15/2008
  • increased RAM on hosting server, site no longer doing an impression of a Vic-20 swapping to tape.
04/14/2008
  • added direct hold entry recommendation in place of the parallel hold entry on missed approach for the I-11.
  • added I-10 and I-11 graduate lists to roster
  • ensured that each roster has a link to the relevant rating
  • changed graduate list to reflect I-11 graduates, rather than I-9
04/12/2008
  • I-10 and I-11 made available on site for ZLA controllers and pilots who have completed the I-9
04/10/2008
  • Taking the Tests updated to advise pilots to mention the rating when checking in with enroute controllers, as well as not to use PM to request the test
02/21/2008
  • V1 updated, can now be flown from any towered airport
02/19/2008
  • I8 and I9 introduced for controller review
02/18/2008
  • removed non-towered phraseology and references from I-2 text and transcript since app/ctr now provide tower service for Class D
09/11/2007
  • added 'VFR graduates' section under 'Graduates'
  • added Graduations and Announcements pages under the main News page

08/31/2007
  • modified Skyvector link summary to include IFR reference.
  • added Skyvector link to various IFR ratings
  • added Skyvector and L-3 chart to TEC page
08/20/2007
  • added additional partner pages

06/04/2007
  • swapped CSTM1 and CSTM2 on the I-3 page

05/20/2007
  • added XML feed for VA-specific rosters

05/19/2007
  • added VA-specific section to roster
  • change rating-specific rosters to a single list including all VFR/IFR ratings

05/09/2007
  • added FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook to Links

02/02/2007
  • removed 26L rwy closure at KONT from the V2 rating (thanks Conrad)

11/07/2006
  • added FAQ for which controller to contact
  • removed reference to 'IFR' notation when pilot communicates with GND for taxi, thanks to Travis for pointing this one out.

11/03/2006
  • added screenshots for V-3 rating

10/31/2006
  • added News archive page
  • added label showing number of pilots for each roster page

10/30/2006
  • added more instructor notes to I5. Added CRESO3 arrival to I5 for props
  • changed pilot roster to only show highest rating for each pilot

10/26/2006
  • added L-3 low enroute chart to I-2 rating

10/24/2006
  • added stop and go and low approaches as viable choices for V-1. Added specific pattern altitudes for V-1

10/23/2006
  • updated V-3 transcript to show Shoreline transition at 6500, then dropping below bravo shelf (5k) before returning towards LAX
  • updated V-2 transcript to show an initial altitude restriction and initial hdg of 330
  • removed C-1 restriction from controller requirements

10/20/2006
  • changed pilot roster to dynamic components instead of static content, added sorting and indicators
  • changed navigation to allow for child pages. Displays children if present, otherwise siblings
  • included additional roster pages to show pilots who have
    • completed all available ratings
    • completed a rating in the last 7 days
    • completed a VFR rating (along with pages for each rating)
    • completed an IFR rating (along with pages for each rating)
10/19/2006
  • added FAQ to controller section regarding tests that involve multiple controllers

10/18/2006
  • Changed V2 rating graphic to show route of flight
  • Updated described route such that the turn is made prior to Paradise VOR
  • Added 26L closure NOTAM.
  • Changed 'taking the test' page to reflect the fact that once the test starts, the flight should be conducted like a normal flight with ATC
  • Added FAQ for good/bad times to take test.
  • Added spacing to functions on top right (login, search, etc)
  • Changed V3 rating to explictly state how many transitions should be flown, altered formatting, added unicom reminder for SFRA

10/17/2006
  • Site launched




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