Red Bull Flugtag is an international event where teams will have to construct, display, and launch a self-made flying contraption off a ramp above water! Some will fly briefly, and some will flop in front of thousands watching on the day! The competition is marked by three criteria: distance, creativity of craft and showmanship. A true Flugtag champion flies with flair!

Red Bull Flugtag will touch down at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Sydney Harbour on Saturday November 10, 2018, with the event commencing at 11:30am. There will be a large flow of spectators during the day, so please allow yourself plenty of time to move around the site if you are meeting friends.

Our top 40 flyers have been chosen! Check out the Team Pages below to find out who will be hitting the flight deck on November 10.

In addition to first, second and third place prizes, there will also be a prize for the team who captures the hearts of the public with their charm and engineering prowess! To have your say, vote via the Team Pages below.

Flugtag, which is pronounced FLOOG-TOG, means “flying day” in German.

Depends on your imagination! Red Bull Flugtag flying machines range from realistic plane replicas to, well, anything really! Past crafts include Santa and his sleigh, a flying toilet and even a cheeseburger with wings. To gain showmanship points, participants often wear outrageous costumes, act out skits, and dance to their own music soundtracks!

All flying machines must be human-powered.
That means no engines, no petrol, batteries, electrical cords, catapults etc. allowed!
Craft pilots must be at least 16 years old. Each team is made up of 4 people.

Dimensions:
At most 5m wide, 2.5m high and 6m long
Max. weight: 180kg (including pilot)
Safety check has to be in place for each flying machine, prior the event

Additional Rules/Regs:
No catapulting (must be pushed from rear)
No Parachutes

For the full rules, click (yes you’ve guessed it) ‘Rules’ down below!

The current world record flight is 78.5 meters and was set on 21st September 2013, in Long Beach, CA by “The Chicken Whisperers”. Good cluck beating it this year!

To spectate, all are welcome to come and watch the action for free!

The closest train station to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is Circular Quay, which is about a 15 minute walk. The closest bus stops outside Andrew Charlton Pool, Mrs Macquarie’s Rd.

There will be limited parking and some road closures, so we recommend taking public transport!

For more info click here.

Yes, Fleet Steps venue is wheelchair friendly.

The exit point is the best access for the wheelchair viewing area. Enter via the lower Farm Cove footpath exit. There will be staff available to assist and direct to the wheelchair viewing area which is also clearly labelled on the event map.

Not much! You will be able to purchase food and beverages throughout the day at the event.
We recommend bringing sun protection and suitable clothing for all weather.

Please, for the safety of the event, do not bring alcohol, glass containers, pets and skate/long-boards.
Please remember the enjoyment of the other spectators. No tents, shade structures or beach umbrellas that might obstruct other people’s view.
Spectators will not be able to bring their own picnic lunch so please leave your own food at home. Also, please remember the environment and use the bins provided, or even better take it home to recycle!

If it rains, the event will go on! But if there is extreme weather, check the Facebook event page for more details.

Yes, but we are expecting lots of boat traffic, so we suggest getting to your preferred position as early as possible. There is an exclusion zone where you will not be permitted to enter due to safety reasons which will be marked on the site map.

See the Terms of Entry to Event here