Patent ID: 7934972

Claim:
A method for forming a vertically movable flying object, the method comprising the steps of: providing a vertically flying object and elongate guide member having first and second ends; disposing the vertical flying object over the elongate guide member, wherein the vertically flying object includes a body having a tubular and vertically oriented channel formed through the body, wherein the channel slidably receives the elongate guide member, the vertical flying object having a lifting surface with an angle of attack that is variably adjustable relative to the elongate guide member; establishing an upper travel limit of the vertical flying object on the elongate guide member and a lower travel limit on the elongate guide member; suspending the first end of the elongate guide member from a stationary object; and placing the elongated guide member under tension; wherein the vertical flying object can slide towards either the first or second ends of the elongate guide member when the vertical flying object is subjected to an air flow.