An airplane transfer system for transferring an airplane comprising an airplane control component. The system comprises: a transfer module comprising at least one motor and adapted to transfer an airplane; and a controller coupled to the transfer module and configured to: i) receive a at least one transfer signal that is responsive to one or more commands provided via the airplane control component; and ii) control the transfer module in response to the transfer signal, wherein the commands are a priori capable of controlling the airplane or components thereof.