Nerve enough

"Nerve Enough" by Richard Howells Watkins is an exciting tale from the early days of flying that highlights the guts and glory of aviation pioneers. The story follows Jim Tyler, Burt Minster, and Delevan O’Connell, three pilots who create the T. M. O. Transportation Co., dreaming of making it big in the world of passenger air travel as the times are changing. The story focuses on themes like bravery, friendship, and the dangers of stunt-flying and aerial acrobatics when airplane travel was just starting out. The three partners encounter challenges that cause them to fall from a promising transportation company to a struggling group of "gipsy fliers." In an attempt to turn their luck around at a local fair, they come up with a dangerous stunt, planning to parachute from their plane in a race to the ground. At a pivotal moment, Del is hanging on for dear life from the plane, causing Burt to fearlessly jump after him. The story ends with the pair demonstrating their team work and resilience, landing safely with parachutes, sparking fresh confidence and renewed hope for their aviation company.