It ' s been probably done in at least one of the world wars . Guy patches up a wing or unstick a rudder or something while the pilot trying to keep everything steady . People in the present will never be as badass as they were in the past . The more we advance the more things get safer and easier . Not saying we suck but we depend a lot on technology because it ' s easier . Pretty sure WWI people felt the same about WWII people . <| sep |> While not international , I ' ve been able to take my my board on a plane no problem . Take the trucks off and lay it flat in the overhead bin so others can still put their bags over it . Works out well <| sep |> California generates more wealth than any other state and sends far more money to the feds than it gets back . Better to get rid of states like Mississippi .