Sun. evening.

Hello Folks,

Well here I am about 15 mi. from the place I left July 4th. This is really it, we start flying tomorrow. They certainly don’t waste any time, we arrived yesterday noon and have been getting stuff issued to us and having lectures ever since. However they did let us sleep from 10:00 to 5:30. It is still pretty warm here but not as bad as when we left. We are about 18 mi. from Phoenix and right in the middle of the desert. There are a few mountains around but I don’t think they bother you except in practicing force landings. The field is pretty nice but we are a little crowded now. I guess things get thinned out pretty soon. We fly Stearmans here.

We get at least 60 hrs. of flying 25 dual and 30 solo. Most of us will solo in two weeks. I don’t know much more about it at the present but should know in a few days so will write all about it then.

Tonight I have to memorize a couple of flight patterns. That is the procedure of getting away from the air port and getting back.

This is mainly to let you know my address.

The caramels and candy really hit the spot on the train. I think I would have starved without them. Give Karen a kiss from me.

By the way I sent a box, I hope you received it.

Love,

Tom