Do you consider yourself bold with an imaginative mind? Then the Red Bull Flugtag might just be the thing for you. The event returns to the V&A Waterfront on Sunday 2 November following a 13-year hiatus.
Flight crews made up of up to four teammates will launch their handcrafted flying machines off a more than 7,62 m flight deck in the hopes of soaring and gliding into the harbour.
Entries will close on Thursday 31 July. The final team line-up will be revealed next month (August).
The event will take place in South Africa for the third time.
In 2012 over 200 000 spectators packed the Waterfront to witness “pure flying madness”.
That year, Team Bulls Eye took the crown with a flight distance of 17,09 m, impressing not just with distance but with flair and originality.
Red Bull athlete and South African aerobatic pilot Patrick Davidson is just as excited as the fans.
“Red Bull Flugtag is unlike anything else,” he said, “it’s aviation, creativity, and chaos all rolled into one.
“It gives everyday people the chance to test the impossible, entertain the crowd and maybe even fly. There’s a saying in aviation, ‘If it looks good it flies good.’ We’ll see if that applies on Flugtag day.”
Up to 40 teams will be judged on the design of their flying craft, the creativity of their pre-flight skit and the distance of their flight.
Winners will take home exclusive Red Bull experiences, meet-and-greets with Red Bull athletes, and more.
The judging panel will be made up of local personalities and aviation experts.
Globally, Red Bull Flugtag has thrilled fans in over 50 countries, with more than 9 million spectators watching gravity-defying attempts to fly.
From Greased Lightning (Portland, 2008) to Flight at the Roxbury (Pittsburgh, 2017) and 2023 champions Flite Test (Cincinnati), the event has become a cult favourite.
The world record for the longest Flugtag flight is whopping 78,6 m set by The Chicken Whisperers in Long Beach, California in 2013.
Whether you participate in the flight, experience a mishap or simply want to observe the excitement, this year’s event will be a memorable experience.
Competing teams from South Africa will be announced later as will the panel of judges and even more surprises.
To enter the Red Bull Flugtag, or know more, visit www.redbull.com
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