Flugtag
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A Flugtag (German: flight day) is an event in which competitors attempt to fly in homemade flying machines. The flying machines are usually launched off a pier about 6 metres (18 ft) high into the sea (or suitably sized reservoir of water). Most competitors enter for the entertainment value, and the flying machines rarely fly at all. The first Flugtag took place in Austria in 1991, and the activity has recently gained much popularity as a result of Red Bull sponsored events in London, Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Miami, Antwerp, Berlin, Johannesburg, New Zealand, Stockholm, Israel, Lausanne, Dubrovnik and others.
Environmental groups express concern over elements of litter and pollution involved in Flugtag events.
Note that "Flugtag" means "airshow" in German, even an airshow of the normal kind.
See also: International Bognor Birdman
Event Results
- Auckland, New Zealand 2002
- Winning team : ??
- Winning distance : 22m
- Aircraft Description : Carbon fibre and mylar glider, pilot lying prone.
- Wellington, New Zealand 2004
- Winning team : Klinging On
- Winning distance : 23.5m
- Aircraft Description : Starship Enterprise