Steven Barnes wrote:




I co-own with 2 other people. So, it's our policy to top-off after each
flight, so the next guy doesn't get stuck with it. Plus the fact I've heard
partially filled tanks can allow condensation. Water & rust in my fuel is no
fun.

If you want the reduced performance of carrying all that fuel then that
is a decision you have to make.



Our club has a 182 with long range tanks. I can't understand that. With full
fuel in each plane, I can carry more payload than the 182.

Apples and oranges. My 182 has the long range tanks too, 84 gallons.
With full tanks I have 650 pounds left over. I can fly for 11+ hours
with that fuel, although I can't imagine doing that. It's all about
options. For my normal flying around here I usually have 30-40 gallons
in the plane. If I'm going more than a couple hundred miles I'll fill
it up.