pgbnh wrote:
Sounds like an adventure, but also a great opportunity to get acquainted
with the new plane. I have been to Sanford often (based at MHT about 50nm
SE).

But a question about your comment:
"I asked the mechanic to go ahead and
install pitot heat so that I could certify the plane for IFR"

Not disputing that pitot heat is not a good idea, but why do you believe it
is required for ifr certification. And what exactly IS IFR certification.
Only items I was aware of are the flight instrument requirements, the
pitot/static requirements, and the transponder requirement. (and of course
having the necessary electronics to navigate). Not sure aboiut P/S though.

I'm not sure that pitot heat is actually required... But, I'm sure
gonna feel better with it. At some point I may have heard someone say
that pitot heat was a requirement, and just added it to my list of
"common knowledge". LOL