Patent ID: 7182294
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for controlling movement of a flying device, the apparatus comprising: a) a main body portion defining a periphery thereof, and which is moveable throughout a range of motion; b) a plurality of force transmitting members associated with said main body portion and adapted for connection with said flying device to transfer motion therebetween, at least one of said force transmitting members being free of direct connection with said main body portion; and c) a track positioned between extremes of said periphery, and having portions thereof which are moveable relative to said periphery, said at least one of said force transmitting members being operatively associated with said track such that movement of said track portions moves said at least one of said force transmitting members so as to permit both positive and negative adjustment of the acceleration of said flying device; and d) said track comprising a closed loop cable entrained about a system of pulleys.