Thanks for the letter Jocie. I love to read them – write more often.
Darlings,
I passed 20 hour check. “Whoopee.” I was so darn surprised. Over half the boys have needed re-checks and to top it off-I had Lieut. Nance-the worst check rider of the bunch.
He cussed-raved-pushed the controls around-I thought I was a goner-when we got down-he stood telling me my mistakes until I was just about ready to ask him when I got the recheck. Then he said “Well Jago, you passed.” I felt like jumping over the plane.
Walking back to the stage house all the boys asked “Did you make out okay?” I said “yes.” They asked “who did you have for the check?” I said Lieut. Nance. “No kidding? And he passed you. Well, I’ll be.”
Gosh! I’m happy darlings. Passing the basic 20 hour is something I guess. Some guys go as far to say your wings are cinched after you pass the 20 but, I’m still as pessimistic as ever. Until I get those wings I will stay pessimistic.
Well darlings thanks for the letters. Miss you terribly-forget about the watch. It was just a suggestion anyway. I really don’t need a thing-honestly-
Your loving son,
Jim