I just glimpsed it at around v~16.7, the first time that I got a positive visual estimate since I started following this QSO/AGN. I have it noted as being the largest known amplitude QSO, so it may get brighter than 14th mag if it continues!
Mike LMK
Links:
[1] http://www.aavso.org/forums/variable-star-observing/campaigns-observation-reports
