hi hharney, i agree with you. fill the tanks. the only time you have to much fuel is if you are on fire. i always take off with full tanks. most of the time there is 1 to 3 people with me. i also make
2 to 3 hr trips,and my tanks are full when i take off. i think the plane flys better when its heavy. when i switch to the aux tanks i have my finger on the pump switch just in case it coughs (never has).i don't like it when thay cough.

thanks
rick