And a century ago, the population did not have cell phones or computers or a host of other technology. A century ago we did not have jets carrying hundreds of passengers. Aviation rules have made air travel one of the safest means of transportation.
Almost a century ago, we did have electricity, and back in the '30s, the beginnings of the model aircraft hobby.
Tesla had model boats that were radio controlled back in 1898. His patent was awarded patent No. 613,809.
/johnny
Aviation rules have made air travel one of the safest means of transportation.
Not so. The fear of scum sucking carpetbagger lawyers and paying damages is what has driven air safety.