Dear Mom and Dad,
Your letters were swell darling but, I don’t think even they will help me. I am confined for the weekend-just because I left my locker open. This place is a darn good pilot training center but, as far as the past officers go they can take a running jump into the lake. I have totaled 28 hours and 4 minutes up-to-date. I am behind some of the guys in my hours but, my new instructor said he’d give me enough time to catch up.
Boy, did I have fun today when I was up with my instructor on my dual periods. We were going through our coordination exercises, spins, stalls, etc. Finally he said ”Fasten your safety belt tighter-I’m tired of this boring stuff.” First of all he did a loop-than a snap role finished off with a Immelmann turn out of a slow roll. Gosh! I’ve never had so much fun in all my life. He certainly is a grand guy-I wish I had had him from the start. My other instructor was good but, this man is more thorough. He doesn’t scream when you make a mistake-he simply corrects you and shows you the way he wants it done. It really is fun learning from him. I am beginning to enjoy flying much more now-hope I can make it. It certainly would be fun to have my own plane-take my Dad and Mom and little sister for a ride-
Well, darlings, I must finish-your loving son, and brother,
Jim