Starting the mission with not enough fuel is not a bug, it's a deliberate attempt to stuff up your day if you take off with not enough fuel.
I don't like to put in silly 'gotchas' but this is one that you find just after starting the mission so I think it's ok.
The issue with starting from cold is definitely there! I will look up how to make sure that the ground crew can give you power.
And also, now that I think about it, they should be giving you fuel too, there is a fuel depot at the FARP!