25 Thousand People Witnessed 34 Unique Aircraft Land on Water
Qatar brings back the Arab History of Flying With the 1st Red Bull Flugtag
Yesterday was not just another Friday at the Museum of Islamic Art Park, as twenty five thousand spectators gathered to enjoy the 1stRed Bull Flugtag ever in Qatar that exceeded all expectations.
The 3 Pilots and a Hairdresser team was the flying experts as they clinched the title of this unique event, under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums Authority.
This competition was organized in collaboration with main sponsor Ford, event management agency Innovations Unlimited ME, Qatar Museums Authority and the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) as the host venue, QatarLiving.com as Online partner, Qatar TV as the official TV partner, Qatar Tribune and Al Watan as the official print media, in addition to Renaissance Hotel.
The winner team 3 Pilots and a Hairdresser scored 270 points accredited by the jury and flew for over a distance of 38 m.
Team Spirit of Paris came in second position with 220 points, ahead of team The Equaliser in third position with 213 points.
All participating teams performed entertaining shows before their take-off while the jury was scoring as per three criteria: creativity of the craft, showmanship, and flying distance.
Qatar brings back the Arab History of Flying With the 1st Red Bull Flugtag
Yes the machines that never flew!
@Richard: I think 25K is Average Estimated count because peoples came & went from 1:00Pm onwards any ways whatever it is 25K or 5k :P
25k? i dont think so. maybe 5k yes.
TFS :)
I couldn't be there in spite of i was waiting for the event
Wish it was nice and people enjoyed it!
Land on water?????? It was splash and drown in water.