Re: border crossings... not sure if this is of interest to any of you but the dreaded "eAPIS" beast just got tamed a bit. There is now an iPhone app called "iAPIS" that allows you to enter your aircraft details, pilot/crew/pax details (including passports etc), and frequent routes of travel......
....The app is free, but they charge $2.50 each time you submit a manifest. For me, this is a small price to pay for a huge convenience. Obviously if you're crossing daily, the price could add up.. in that case there's another app to check out called FlashPass... while similar to iAPIS, this one costs a flat yearly fee ($60 I think)