A kite in the shape of an aircraft having one or more wings. The number of
wings can vary due to novel V-shaped connection members employed together
with strut rod members cut to predetermined lengths. The connection
members are preformed V-shaped connectors slidably mounted to spar members
disposed in open-ended sleeves in the leading and trailing edges of a wing
and may be oriented to receive strut members form either above or below
the wing, for efficiency manufacturing, ease in assembly, and minimum
exposure to breakage during operation, storage and transport. Additional
connection members may be added to the spar members to receive strut
members connected to additional wings thereby allowing for an airplane
kite having one wing, two wings, three wings, or more. Multiple-V
connectors may be combined to create hubs for propellers or wheels that
rotate when they encounter a front wind. Ram air openings are utilized in
the fuselage of the kite to maintain the shape of the fuselage and the
angles of wings. Additionally, the wings are equipped with air scoop
pockets for added stability and performance under a large spectrum of
flying conditions and improved appearance of the wings without requiring
spars along the out edges of the wings. Similar ram air openings or air
scoop pockets are utilized in the tail fin members for increased stability
and flight characteristics, the tail fins receiving air from either within
the fuselage or from outside the fuselage, respectively.