Well, a couple of nice folks checked up on me, as I hadn't visited the forum for a while.
Frankly, I decided not to visit as I find it depressing. I have been waiting 3 months for "paperwork" in order to get the American plane deregistered, and although I am a little closer, I haven't been able to get a straight answer on on how much longer it will take. Without the deregistration, there's not point sinking money into it to proceed with the rest of importation process.
It's insanity - the FAA will simply not deregister my aircraft for until I provide proof in their prescribed format.
Anyway, it's so bad that I've actually forgotton I own an airplane, and I've even stopped "visiting" it.
I've even asked the previous owner if he wants the plane back.
You know, I expected frustrations...but I expected to at least fly the thing ONCE!!!!!