Red Bull Flugtag 2011
Sat Oct 8, 11:00 AM - Sat Oct 8, 6:00 PM

Red Bull Flugtag USATampa, FLOctober 8, 2011On October 8, 2011, over 100,000 people are expected to watch the Red Bull Flugtag outrageous human-powered flying competition in Tampa, Florida.  The last time the event was in Tampa was 2008 and brought a record attendance of over 110,000 people.  The 2011 Red Bull Flugtag USA will make only one stop in the United States and that stop is right here in Tampa Bay!Red Bull Flugtag events draw competitors from around the world to create a human-powered flying contraption and compete against other teams to be judged on distance of flight, uniqueness and design of the flying machine, the performanc on the launch pad, and crowd reaction reaction to decide the winners.This fun-filled event allows spectators to watch as these flying machines take flight into Tampa Bay.  The winner of the 2008 Tampa Red Bull Flugtag had a distance of 109 ft and the world record is 207 ft which was set in 2010 in St Paul, Minnesota.  Will this record be beat at the Tampa Red Bull Flugtag USA 2011 event?The 2011 Tampa Red Bull Flugtag USA event will open the gates at 11am and the first flight will be at 1pm with 40 teams competing.  Come early as there will be crowds expected to be larger than the Red Bull Flugtag 2008 event of 110,000.  With the launch pad being In Downtown Tampa next to the convention center, the best spots to watch will be around the convention center and The Sail Pavilion bar, the bridge onto Harbor Island, Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi, and along Bayshore Blvd.  You can bring your boat to the event, however, you will have to anchor far enough away for the flight zone.  The flying machines will fly off the launch pad into Tampa Bay.This is an event you don't want to miss as it does not come around often!