mode of transport
Dipping the tanks is the only way. This story is a bit odd.
fuel you need, add a legal margin, (usually add another bit of margin for, as we say, 'the wife and kids') and uplift that amount. You know you have plenty for the flight including possible diversions etc, so the gauges are irrelevant.
station imo ..ive seen it on the filums Sir C..you are lying