Patent ID: 6572482
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
An apparatus for a radio frequency controlled model airplane, comprising:a) an airplane whereby the airplane has a propeller drive and elevator controls thereon; b) a drive cable to permit the airplane propeller to be driven; c) an elevator cable to permit the airplane elevator to be controlled; d) a base control unit whereby the controls and power source for the airplane are disposed therein; e) a semi-rigid tube whereby the airplane is tethered to the base control unit and controls and drive cable for the airplane are disposed therein; f) means for connecting the airplane to said drive cable whereby the airplane may be quickly connected to or disconnected from the drive cable; g) means for connecting the airplane to said elevator cable whereby the airplane may be quickly connected to or disconnected from the elevator cable; and, h) a hand held radio frequency transmitter to permit a user to control the airplane.