CHECK YOUR FUEL

[Sac Arrow]

I always fuel plan for a 40kt headwind. I'd rather tank than become a glider.

Yep. I leave with full tanks on a 30 minute flight and get nervous if I don't top off at my destination.

 

[N659HB]

I hear you, Sac! It's really critical for those of us with 14 gallon tanks!

 

[danhagan]

There are also differing opinions on what "full" or "topped off" means.

I fuel myself and at most will let someone refuel if I'm with them. Most line guys will fully press the trigger when fueling ... do that fueling a Tiger without the nozzle aimed forward towards the prop and you'll be wearing a lot of 100LL when it spews.