It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a flying dog. And that can only mean one thing: Red Bull’s iconic Flugtag event is coming back to the Bay.
Flugtag — meaning “flying day” in German — sees competitors take to the skies from a 27-ft platform in homemade contraptions. The catch? No engines allowed: the crafts are human-powered.
Tampa last hosted the event in 2011, and on Saturday, Nov. 9, it will return outside the Convention Center. That’s where 100,000+ people are expected to gather by the Hillsborough River to watch thrill-seekers, entertainers, and engineers alike vie for the coveted crown.
A panel of judges will rate teams based on distance traveled, craft design, and pre-flight skit creativity. Back in 2011, former Bucs player Ryan Nece was on the panel, with this year’s judiciary figures yet to be announced.
For you adventure seekers, keep your eyes peeled for sign up info.