a missile with adjustable flight controls capable of altering the missile &# 39 ; s flight path is disclosed . the missile comprises an electric generator and control electronics . the electric generator is used in this invention both to provide electrical power to the control electronics and to regulate the flight controls . a mechanical connection is created between the generators rotor and the flight controls . the generator is electrically coupled to the control electronics through an electrically variable load . the control electronics alters the load which varies the rotational speed of the generator . this in turn affects the flight controls and the flight path is altered accordingly . the invention is small and compact , allowing its use in small missiles such as mortar or artillery shells .