no accidents of moment. Dick went up again several times, and at
last was allowed to run the aeroplane himself, with the captain and
lieutenant to coach him. Then only one officer went along, another
cadet being taken up with Dick.

And finally the day came when Dick was qualified to take the craft
up alone, with two other cadets. He had graduated as a pilot of
the air, and properly proud he was of the honor.

"All you want now is experience," said Captain Grantly, as Dick came
back after a successful flight with Paul and Innis. "And that takes
time."

Dick's two intimate chums also qualified as amateur pilots, and a
number of other cadets were equally successful. The aviation course
at Kentfield was very popular.

Then came the end of the term, and the summer vacation was at hand.
The last drills and guard-mounts were held. The graduation
exercises were finished in a "blaze of glory." The Juniors gave a
gay dance, at which Dick and his chums met the pretty girls whom
they had seen at the dock that day.

"And now for Hamilton Corners!" cried the young millionaire, when
the Academy was formally closed for the term. "I want you fellows
to come out with me, and watch my airship being built."

Mr. Vardon had found he could not build for Dick at Kentfield the
craft he wanted. It would take too long, and there were not the
facilities. So he and his helper went to Hamilton Corners, to do