Sherry started working with Craig on her multi-engine rating
in the Twin Beech the next day, including a session on the care and
feeding of radial engines. "You can't overprime a radial," Craig
admonished. She learned about engines that measured their oil
levels in gallons, not quarts.
While Sherry was being introduced to the fun of engine-out
drills, a conference was underway concerning her progress. Col
Hampton had flown in, he met with Janet, Doris, and Dr. Trotti.
"How's our boy doing," was his first question.
Janet smiled. "She's a woman, Colonel, and she's doing fine."
"Explain."
"Frankly, I don't think Sherry's a transvestite. I think
she's a transsexual, although she really hasn't admitted it to
herself. The majority of TVs we get here aren't content to go
full-time dressed up. They find some way of visibly asserting
their masculinity. The TSs assimilate completely. Sherry has
shown no signs of not wanting to be a woman. No covert strength
exercises, or anything like that.
"Her adjustment to female living has been remarkable, although
I don't think she should consider making a living as a chef." That
comment earned a laugh from Doris.
