after the first time you do it... you will probably ask yourself why you posted the question...

as for "horror stories" ... those people should not be flying airplanes

btw...if you are paying for it yourself... you pay for the fuel left in the hose... so after you shut the pump off you can hold the hose up and squeeze the handle and you'll get about 1-2 gals more depending on the particular fuel farm.

After you pump gas for the first time, you'll start to wonder why you pay a fuel surcharge at your place of rental and how much you can save by not getting the full serve option. Proper leaning techniques along with pumping your own gas at a reasonable place can save an amazing amount of money.... see if you can work out a dry rate with your FBO.