No.......I understand all that.that is correct. I was just mentioning a third possibility and capability if possible and feasible. This third potentiality of having a removable On -Off system would just save you that extra fuel that is still used up in the retracted position because of weight and drag.
It is just a thought I had................it may be practice for smaller planes may be...........just a thought that to me would make it more appealing if possible.We will have to wait and see.