Abstract: A hand held rechargeable glow plug igniter includes a rechargeable battery, an extension member electrically connected to one terminal of the battery and extended outwardly therefrom and a Headlock connector mounted on the opposite end of the extension member for establishing electrical connection between the battery and the glow plug of a model airplane engine. A recharger unit for the glow plug igniter includes an AC adapter, the DC output of which is directed to a plug having a probe end of one polarity and a wider diameter base end of opposite polarity with a conductive peripheral contact member connected to the base end for releasable engagement by the Headlock connector.