Talk of compensation and legal action is an unnecessary distraction from the main feature here.
The DfT consultation is flawed in many respects - not least its own self-confessed lack of detailed analysis in relation to the impact of the changes that it is proposing.
There are a number of solutions to the problem - most of which ultimately relate to Flight Crew Licensing, rather than to the desire on the part of British Pilots to own their aircraft through a US trust.
Sadly, rather than look for solutions, the DfT is seeking to coerce the N-reg community back to the G without any real understanding of the issues.
We need, rapidly, to educate our legislators.
2D