Over 105,000 people attended Red Bull's Flugtag event in Long Beach California. This event was such a draw that the 710 freeway offramp had to be closed! I was one who needed to find an alternative route.. once entering Long Beach there was still over an hour wait to find a place to park!
I made it in time to see the "Human Flying Machines" Launch into the Long Beach Harbor.
There were 34 teams; the teams were judged on 3 criteria: distance, creativity of craft, and showmanship.
Human powered, the pilot was launched by his/her teammates off a 30ft. ramp!! Team members jumped in, joining the pilot in the cold water.
The crowds were thrilled watching launch after launch... or I ought to say... crash after crash, of these handmade crafts as they plummeted into the water.
And the winner is....
People's Choice went to "Green Army Men"
1st Place - "Peepin' it Real"
2nd place - "Green Machine"
3rd Place - "Airforce On"