The official goal is to create a homemade human powered flying machine that glides as far as possible off a long pier with a 30 foot drop off. Despite bad weather, well over 10,000 people attended a stunning amount given that this is the very first event of this kind in the city. Most all air races have taken place during a weekend, with the initial day featuring pilot qualifications with finals held the next day. Check out humans of hong kong, our newest video series focused on telling hong kong stories. Red bull soap box racing derby cars, soap boxes, red bull, baby strollers. Pdf red bull flugtag flying machine design alessandro. The chicken whisperers hold the current world record with a flight of 258 feet. In 2010, hong kong became the first city in asia to host red bull flugtag at the west kowloon heliport and in 2014, had its second edition at the new central harbourfront promenade with over. Red bull flugtag high resolution stock photography and images. Best crashes from red bull flugtag hong kong 2014 youtube. An analysis of the success of red bull and their international marketing strategy. This event is carried out in the iconic hk harbour across from the hkcec. Humanpowered planes and objects are given a 30 second chance for take off and show their skills, costumes and performances before landing. Oct 17, 2020 since it first started in 1992 in vienna, austria, the flying day has been held in more than 100 places, with as many as 300 000 people at a single event.
A participant operates a selfmade flying machine during the red bull flugtag flight day event at hong kongs financial central district on may 11, 2014. Heres a brief recap of the irving state of the city event. Flugtag team connie announces celebration of flight as. Attendees will also be able to meet the crew of flugtag team connie before the team heads off to chicago to compete to become world champions in 20 national red bull flugtag. Red bull flugtag red bull in which competitors attempt to fly homemade, size and weightlimited, humanpowered flying machines max 10m30 ft, 150 kg330 lbs. Red bull illume is an international photography contest for adventure and action sports. Apr 30, 2014 red bull flugtag 2014, may 11, 1pm6pm, new central harbourfront next to pier 10, free. Pilots fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course consisting of pylons, known as air gates the races are held mainly over water near cities. Some of the worlds most creative aircraft invade the victoria harbor in hong kong for red bull flugtag. Contact licensingatjukinmediadotcomred bull flugtag 2014 cascais, portugal. After a threeyear hiatus for safety improvements and reorganisation, the air race resumed in 2014. K11 musea interval coffee bar mural brisbane street art festival tusk conference wuhan hypebeast x tourism board hk x. Red bull flugtag challenges the brave and brainy to design, build and pilot homemade flying.
Hong kongs red bull flugtag entries include giant burger and ufos are these. Paul, minnesota, as the red bull flugtag lets people test their, um. Nov 22, 2016 the red bull flugtag has returned to hong kong. I agree with ekilfoil, redbull flugtag would be a more appropriate name for this article.
This, year, on september 21st, red bull launches its first ever national flugtag, with teams competing in five different cities at the same time. Red bull flugtag is an event organized by red bull in which competitors attempt to fly homemade, humanpowered flying machines, sizelimited to around 10 metres, weightlimited to approximately 150 kilograms. The flying machines are usually launched off a pier about 9 metres 30 ft high into the sea or body of water. Red bull brings flugtag to hong kong in october marketing. The irish times news on wednesday, october 29, 2014. The 50 finalists were unveiled on august 29, 20 at a ceremony at the avenue of stars in hong kong. Given the covid19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing. Red bull flugtag 2014 a contestant takes part in the red bull flugtag hong kong 2014 competition at the new central harbourfront in hong kong on may 11, 2014. Red bull flugtag is an event organized by red bull in which competitors attempt to fly homemade. Arete at the 64th belgrade international book fair. Hong kong red bull is debuting its biggest marketing campaign in asia, bringing its annual red bull flugtag flying day to hong kong on.
This article appeared in the south china morning post print edition as. Annual dinner of the hong kong chamber of commerce in the electroplating industry nov 30, 10 red bull 1st asian flugtag oct 10, 10 structured products 2010 asian awards sep 20, 10 loreal annual dinner jun 30, 10 hk land annual dinner mar 26, 10 tti annual dinner feb 5, 10. Minneapolis spooners revenge wins red bull flugtag event. The red bull flugtag 2021 is one of the most widely awaited special events at each of the races around the world. Watch the spectacle of craziness, crashes and splashes and a new world record. Hong kong book fair 2014 event update jul 24 2014 geocarto. Dec 14, 2019 sponsored by red bull yes, the famous energy drink that gives you wings the flugtag is a wet and wild event that occurs at various spots all over the world each year.
The red bull air race world championship is broadcast live and globally on red bull tv. Barcelona in hong kong, a furure inspired by design. Next sunday, october 10th, red bull is holding hong kongs first flugtag event. From tim burtoninspired flying saucers to exploding volcanoes, theres an eclectic variety of homemade flying machines to see. I agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Red bull flugtag challenges the brave and brainy to design, build and pilot. Instagram post by inside columbia magazine jun 8, 2014 at 6. The americans 2014 olympics prep is pitching him against boxers and nfl players. Red bull held their first flugtag event in hong kong in west kowloon on sunday, october 10th, 2010.
Red bull flugtag hong kong 2014 timable hong kong event. The company employed 10,997 people at the end of 2015 red bull 2016, and the revenue was reported as 5. A total of 43 tea a participant crashes into the sea along with his homemade aircraft during the red bull flugtag in hong kong, china, 11 may 2014. A participant crashes into the sea along with his homemade aircraft during the red bull flugtag in hong kong, china, 11 may 2014. Hk central hong kong stanley street morning nov2020 ss2 25. Dramatic cctv shows stray bull attack in the middle of busy street irish. An inver grove heights team set a world record of 207 feet. Sep 07, 2019 flugtag means flight day, but on saturday, it could also have been schwimmtag or swim day in st. The name of the event is the red bull flugtag, which means flight day or airshow in german. Flugtag and its funky flying machines are ready for take.
From tim burtoninspired flying saucers to exploding. Flugtag and its funky flying machines are ready for takeoff. Funniest moments video watch the best bits as the worlds craziest flying event hits qatars shores for the first time. The point of the show is to fly a handmade flying device of an extraordinary look from the pierce into the water. I dont see why we shouldnt create articles for the different events that have been held by red bull around the world. The weekend ahead events calendar all events things to do whats on. Paul hosted red bull flugtag for the first time in 2010. Miami, dc, chicago, long beach, california, and dallasfort worth. Antony gormley sculpture show cancelled over fears lifesized. Sep 05, 2019 since the first red bull flugtag took place in vienna, austria, in 1992, more than 150 red bull flugtags have been held around the globe, attracting up to 300,000 spectators for a single event. Here is a sneak peek at some of the past and present magnificent men and their flying machines published. Red bull flugtag high resolution stock photography and. Jul 27, 2015 a participant operates flappy bird, a selfmade flying machine, during the red bull flugtag event near hong kongs financial central district on may 11, 2014. Recordbreaking diamond goes under the hammer in hon.
Its not a bunch of foreigners either, but mostly hong kong locals who have taken up the challenge. Red bull flugtag is back in hong kong after a four year hiatus. Sep 20, 20 there have been over 20 flugtag events since then, in cities across america. Red bull kills gundam as it dumps animes most famous mecha into. Most competitors enter for the entertainment value, and the flying machines rarely fly at all. Red bull flugtag is an event organized by red bull in which competitors attempt to fly homemade, humanpowered flying machines, sizelimited to around 10. Flugtag means flying day in german and it will be a energy packed day of competition for homemade flight enthusiasts. Hong kong hosts several worldclass sports events such as the rugby sevens, but there were also many other outdoor events in 2014. Flugtag means flying day in german, and the event is your chance to create a team, build a flying machine, and take a running leap into the harbor yes, literally. The red bull air race, established in 2003 and created by red bull gmbh, was an international series of air races in which competitors have to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the fastest time.
The red bull flugtag saw competitors flying their homemade contraptions into the harbour at central. In may 2019 red bull announced the cancellation of the red bull air race after 2019 and the shortening of the 2019 race calendar to four races. Following the winners award ceremony in hong kong, during which the top 50. The first red bull flugtag competition was held in 1992 in vienna, austria. A participant operates a homemade humanpowered flying machine during the red bull flugtag flight day event in the southern indian city of bangalore on sept. Each of the red bull air race locations have also featured special aviation shows during the event. Red bull flugtag challenges the brave and brainy to design, build and pilot homemade flying machines off a 30foot high. Jukin media verified original for licensing permission to use.
Minneapolis spooners revenge wins red bull flugtag. The flying machines are usually launched off a pier about 30 feet 9. Red bull promotions team are putting the final touches on the 1st red bull flugtag 2010 in hong kong. Paul because all 38 teams in the red bull event ended up in the mississippi river. Nov 10, 2020 wikimedia commons does not accept fair use of such. Currently, red bull is available in more than 169 countries with turkey, india, south africa and russia as its top market 2015.
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