I think this would be very beneficial! a great idea that could be helpful to those applying. Gives them a resource, and also allows others to see that there are others with the same questions and problems.
This will be a "first look" at a forum outside of SDN. Run by VMCAS. It's specific to the application process. A place to ask questions about the VMCAS 2010 application and get answers directly from the VMCAS staff. It's sort of a "virtual hotline".
"Piloting" will simply by providing feedback on the setup, functions and whatever else you come up with.