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Donica

#100
October 21, 2018, 03:51:12 PM
And their off again. I got the Silver version. It was only $10 a year. More fun toys to play with.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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Donica

#101
October 21, 2018, 04:00:40 PM
What, no pictures this trip? Oh Stephanie, your killing me!
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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KathyLauren

#102
October 21, 2018, 05:46:48 PM
They have arrived, after 6 hours 26 minutes in the air.  I hope the seats were comfortable!
2015-07-04 Awakening; 2015-11-15 Out to self; 2016-06-22 Out to wife; 2016-10-27 First time presenting in public; 2017-01-20 Started HRT!!; 2017-04-20 Out publicly; 2017-07-10 Legal name change; 2019-02-15 Approval for GRS; 2019-08-02 Official gender change; 2020-03-11 GRS; 2020-09-17 New birth certificate
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steph2.0

#103
October 21, 2018, 07:54:25 PM Last Edit: November 04, 2018, 06:14:13 PM by Steph2.0
Well... not quite. We were a half hour out from our destination when I got concerned that the right tank was still full while the left was almost empty. It happens occasionally that one tank will feed faster than the other, but nothing was coming out of the right at all. We might have been able to make it in the remaining fuel in the left tank plus the header, the it was really inhospitable territory for out landings. We let discretion be the better part of valor and chose an alternate airport. So here we are near Oneida TN for the night. We borrowed the courtesy car and got a hotel. We'll troubleshoot and finish the trip tomorrow. It helps that I know the girl who built the plane.

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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steph2.0

#104
October 21, 2018, 08:39:37 PM
Quote from: Donica on October 21, 2018, 04:00:40 PM
What, no pictures this trip? Oh Stephanie, your killing me!

Okay, you axed for it.


My view on takeoff.


Cassie waiting for her flight.


Electric Diva and Galaxy Girl ready to start our grand adventure.


We visit with great friend Livia.


Cassie taking a turn flying.


Northern Georgia territory.


Central Tennessee.


We join the Mile High Club!


Our unexpected destination.

More later!!

Stephanie and Cassie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Donica

#105
October 21, 2018, 08:47:26 PM
Oh my God! Thank you so much. You just gave me a aviation fix. What beautiful scenery. Gosh I miss that so much. I'm glad you both made it safely to your destination. Warm hugs to you both. Sleep tight! Tomorrow's a walk through a uncertain  town? Keep the motor running for a quick get away.
Quote from: Steph2.0 on October 21, 2018, 08:39:37 PM
Okay, you axed for it.


My view on takeoff.


Cassie waiting for her flight.


Electric Diva and Galaxy Girl ready to start our grand adventure.


We visit with great friend Livia.


Cassie taking a turn flying.


Northern Georgia territory.


Central Tennessee.


We join the Mile High Club!


Our unexpected destination.

More later!!

Stephanie and Cassie

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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LizK

#106
October 21, 2018, 08:49:28 PM
I am following you on the apps as suggested...my aviation experience consists of a solos licence to fly trainer aircraft when I was 17 unfortunately something got in ther way and I was never able to complete my training but still have the passion.

Great Pics keep them coming,

Liz
Transition Begun 25 September 2015
HRT since 17 May 2016,
Fulltime from 8 March 2017,
GCS 4 December 2018
Voice Surgery 01 February 2019
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Donica

#107
October 21, 2018, 08:49:38 PM
It looks cold, burrrrr.
Quote from: Steph2.0 on October 21, 2018, 08:39:37 PM
Okay, you axed for it.


My view on takeoff.


Cassie waiting for her flight.


Electric Diva and Galaxy Girl ready to start our grand adventure.


We visit with great friend Livia.


Cassie taking a turn flying.


Northern Georgia territory.


Central Tennessee.


We join the Mile High Club!


Our unexpected destination.

More later!!

Stephanie and Cassie

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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steph2.0

#108
October 21, 2018, 09:19:59 PM
Quote from: Donica on October 21, 2018, 08:47:26 PM
Oh my God! Thank you so much. You just gave me a aviation fix. What beautiful scenery. Gosh I miss that so much. I'm glad you both made it safely to your destination. Warm hugs to you both. Sleep tight! Tomorrow's a walk through a uncertain  town? Keep the motor running for a quick get away.
Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. We still have 1/2 hour to go, after we troubleshoot and fix the problem with the right tank feed. Then we have to fly the last 1/2 hour, get a car, and get the paperwork we came here to fix, fixed. If things go smoothly, we'll head for Tullahoma, TN and crash at the house of Livia's husband, Gary, who hasn't been able to join her at their Florida location yet. If things take too long, it'll be another night up here and the long flight home on Tuesday.

We interacted with so many people today. At five airports, the hotel, a restaurant, everyone welcomed the two intrepid aviatrixes. Everyone was impressed that we two girls would fly so far in our little plane that one of us actually built herself. We keep telling each other, "We've made it," in terms of completing social transition. Sometimes we even believe it, especially when we experience days like today.

One last pic for today: A view I've rarely seen from my own plane's windows.



By the way, it's my understanding that with two women flying, it's not appropriate to call it a "cockpit." More properly, it's a "box office." (I will not discuss pre-op vs. post-op. Don't even ask.) [emoji16]

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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steph2.0

#109
October 21, 2018, 09:21:19 PM
Quote from: Donica on October 21, 2018, 08:49:38 PM
It looks cold, burrrrr.
Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Actually, on takeoff back home, it was about 60F. In the air in TN though, OAT was in the low 40s. The heater struggled to keep up.


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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KathyLauren

#110
October 22, 2018, 06:13:43 AM
Thank you for the pics, Stephanie!  Sorry you had mechanical problems.  It was a prudent decision to land rather than try to squeeze fumes out of the good tank to make your destination.  I hope all goes well today.
2015-07-04 Awakening; 2015-11-15 Out to self; 2016-06-22 Out to wife; 2016-10-27 First time presenting in public; 2017-01-20 Started HRT!!; 2017-04-20 Out publicly; 2017-07-10 Legal name change; 2019-02-15 Approval for GRS; 2019-08-02 Official gender change; 2020-03-11 GRS; 2020-09-17 New birth certificate
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Donica

#111
October 22, 2018, 08:40:27 AM
Yes, I caught up to your post Stephanie. Better safe than sorry. I hope the fuel feed issue is nothing serious. Be safe on your last 1/2 hour leg. We will be following you ladies.

Donica.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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steph2.0

#112
October 22, 2018, 01:06:23 PM
When we got to the airport this mornin, the fuel had equalized between the two tanks. With plenty of fuel in the left for over 1.5 hours, to make a 30 minute flight, we decided to hustle on to our final destination so we could take care of the business we made this trip for.

So we're tied down at Somerset KY. We've filled both tanks and have a rental car, heading out to take care of bizzniss.



More updates to come!

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Donica

#113
October 22, 2018, 01:31:26 PM
Great news Stephanie. I'm glad it wasn't anything serious. I'm guessing you aircraft doesn't have a tank select valve? I did catch your flight on Flighttracker. Happy bizzniss hunting ladies.

Donica.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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steph2.0

#114
October 22, 2018, 07:55:57 PM
Quote from: Donica on October 22, 2018, 01:31:26 PM
Great news Stephanie. I'm glad it wasn't anything serious. I'm guessing you aircraft doesn't have a tank select valve? I did catch your flight on Flighttracker. Happy bizzniss hunting ladies.

No, there isn't a fuel selector. The wing tanks cross-feed through a header tank under the cargo area floor. The header feeds the fuel pumps through what is supposed to be the only shut-off valve. I went ahead and installed separate shutoffs on each wing tank feed lines in case something happens downstream.

We still aren't sure what happened yesterday, but worse case, we could shut off the left tank and fly home on the right. It would just mean more frequent fuel stops.

Stephanie


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Jayne01

#115
October 22, 2018, 10:47:51 PM
Hey Stephanie,

Glad your adventure with your BFF, Cassie, is going well. If you keep this up, you will end up costing me a lot of money by stirring my spark to return to flying. It's an expensive hobby when you have to rent planes! [emoji23]

Sorry you had some mechanical issues. I was just wondering if you may have a blocked vent into the left tank, and the fuel level eventually equalises with the right tank given enough time as it did atvyour overnight stop. Is there a positive pressure in the tank from the forward motion of the plane in flight? I hope it is just a simple fix to get things back to normal operation.

Fly safe and have fun. I'm enjoying following your trip.

Hugs,
Jayne
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steph2.0

#116
October 23, 2018, 01:43:02 PM
Southbound and down! We just made our first stop at CTJ, topping off with mogas at one of the few places to get it in Georgia. The fuel problem persists, though we did use about three gallons from the right tank as well as six from the left, so something's working.

Jayne, I did check the vent. It's a short standpipe with the vent hole facing forward, and it's open. I also had a theory that the o-ring on the cap had been lost, allowing low pressure on top of the wing from allowing the fuel to flow. But nope, the o-ring is there.

So we're pressing on, watching the fuel and keeping alternates on the flight plan, as well as watching a line of rain on the Florida border.


Ready for departure from Somerset, KY


Southern Tennessee from 6500 feet


Lunch at West Georgia Municipal

Jayne, I'm back to wearing scarves. Be advised!

More later!


Assigned male at birth 1958 * Began envying sister 1963 * Knew unquestioningly that I was female 1968 * Acted the male part for 50 years * Meltdown and first therapist session May 2017 * Began HRT 6/21/17 * Out to the world 10/13/17 * Name Change 12/7/2017 (Girl Harbor Day) * FFS With FacialTeam 12/4/2018 * Facelift and Lipo Body Sculpting at Ocean Clinic 6/13-14/2019 * GCS with Marci Bowers 9/25/2019
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Donica

#117
October 23, 2018, 03:19:28 PM
I noticed you are wearing scarves. Wasn't the north bound scarf white? I'll be watching your track on Flighttracker. Have a safe flight.

Donica.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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Donica

#118
October 23, 2018, 04:04:30 PM Last Edit: October 24, 2018, 07:11:33 AM by Donica
This software is pretty cool. I'm not sure how accurate it is. It looks like you crossed mid field at MGR, entering a left downwind for RW 22? But the app didn't show a base turn and final turn. Or maybe you entered on a left base for RW 4?

Anyway, I hope the business portion of the trip was successful.
Rebirth 06/09/2017. HRT 08/22/2017. RLE 07/14/2018. Name and Gender change 10/19/2018. FFS 09/06/2019. GCS 05/26/2021.
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Jayne01

#119
October 23, 2018, 04:06:12 PM
Love the photos Stephanie. The two of you look like you are having a great time.

My scarfs are resting for the warmer months, but a word of warning, my wife and I are heading to the cold north to spend Christmas with her family, so I may have to break out one of my scarfs. I may even buy myself one or two new ones while over there. Does our scarf agreement allow for us to both be wearing them at the same time? [emoji12]

Fly safe!

Hugs,
Jayne

PS: do you have access to an open cockpit plane. I'd love to see a photo with your goggles on and your scarf flapping in the breeze!
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