Sorry io540 I disagree
Sorry io540 I disagree. IMO they will make it more difficult to be on the N reg here. I felt so strongly about it I am spending the money to change my plane back.
I do understand though that there are many people who are strongly disagreeing with me because it affects them financially and IMO they dont want to believe that it will happen.
Clearly you have no better idea than I do about this. It is just as likely to happen as to not happen and the DfT are trying to make it happen but that is balanced against the fact that it is no doubt difficult for them to because of all the reasons you mention. I am happy that for me it was right to change my plane back so I will of course argue that I am making the right decision. You obviously have your FAA licence so will of course wish to believe that it wont I guess.