Jabs is an aviation instructor. Pokes loves fluffy-haired Jennie Buchdough. Her parents think Pokes is just about right. She does not return his affection. Life holds no further charms and he seeks the river but finds the water too cold. He decides to join the army and die on the battlefield. That will melt her heart. But the physical examination is too strenuous. He finally arrives in front of Jabs' aviation field, and Jabs takes him for a flight. While they are in the air Jennie and her parents arrive at the field. When the aeroplane lands Pokes is too wobbly to leave the machine. Jabs hurries to Jennie's side and she gives him a rose and her photograph. He tells her of his new pupil, does not mention Pokes' name, and says, "Watch me loop the loop." He and Pokes ascend. Jabs loops the loop and does other stunts. Pokes says he'd rather get out and walk. Jabs takes Jennie's photo and kisses it. Pokes sees it and learns Jabs is his rival. He grabs Jabs and they fight labs is thrown out and lands at Jennie's feet unhurt. Pokes has a terrible time alone They beg Jabs to save him. Jabs agrees, loads the aero-torpedo cannon and shoots. The machine is blown to atoms, but Pokes floats gracefully down with his umbrella, through the skylight into the laboratory. The rest run out but Jennie remains. Pokes recognizes her and folding her in his arms remarks, "Jabs is a good shot but I win the prize."