When and where is the event being held?

The event is being held at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on May 22.

What is the closing date for applications?

All applications should be RECEIVED by us by April 8, so make sure you allow enough time for them to reach us.

How long until I get my application pack?

Please allow ten days for arrival. Don't worry, we'll get it to you but it does take a little bit of time.

When will applicants be notified if their designs were successful?

We are currently working through the applications but if your application was received by the
April 8 deadline don’t worry, you will be hearing from someone soon.

Are there any age restrictions for entering?

All members must be over 16.

What is the maximum number of people allowed on a team?

Four. The team should consist of one daring pilot and no more than three helpers who can aid in the launch of the flying machine.

Is it possible to substitute team members or change designated pilot?

Yes, but only under special circumstances. Contestants must inform the Red Bull Flugtag team as soon as possible.

Will Red Bull be covering the costs of building and transporting the craft?

No. All costs relating to materials/equipment used to build the aircraft, transportation to and from the event, removal of the craft from the event, parking and accommodation (for interstate teams), must be covered by the individual teams themselves.

What is the maximum wingspan allowable?

The wingspan of the flying machine must not exceed nine metres.

Max weight on rules says 200kgs, does this include the pilot's weight as well?

No, this applies only to the flying machine weight as outlined in the terms and conditions. The maximum airframe weight is 200kg.

What exactly does "Environmentally Friendly Materials" mean?

Environmentally friendly materials includes anything that will not cause short or long term damage to the harbour, water or surrounding area. For example plastic is okay, Styrofoam is not. Successful applicants will be briefed in detail.

How long do contestants have on the platform to entertain the crowd?

A maximum of 20 seconds.

Are contestants required to display the Red Bull logo or any other logos ?

No.

Does the Red Bull Flugtag team keep the crafts after the competition?

Unfortunately our salvage teams cannot return any part of your flying machine, so don’t use anything you’re not prepared to leave at the bottom of the sea.

Are there any other important rules of the "house"?

We would ask everyone to listen to and follow any instructions from the Red Bull Flugtag team and our marshals.

So what are the prizes?

1st Prize is flying lessons at one of Ireland's top flying schools, but if you've had enough of heavy landings by then you could just take the €3,000 and fly. 2nd Prize gives our runner-up the chnace to take to the skies once more... in a microlite plane with a fully qualified instructor. If gliding's not your thing, you can take €1,500 instead. 3rd Prize is a tandem parachute jump. The team will get to jump out of a plan at 15,000 feet. If you've had your flying fix you could just take the €1,000 instead

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Rules

All flying machines must be launched from the 6m high runway using only human power.
No auxiliary lifting devices, power sources, or stored energy (e.g. elastic, batteries, clockwork springs, rocket fuel etc.) may be used.
Modified aircraft – e.g. paragliders, hang-gliders, jet-fighter planes, light aircraft, commercial jets etc. – are not permitted.
Pilots are not permitted to be physically attached to the flying machine.
The wingspan of your flying machine must be less than 9m.
The wheelbase of the flying machine can be no more than 4m wide.
The maximum weight of your flying machine is 200kg (without a pilot) - any heavier and our salvage teams might drown.
All flying machines must have some kind of buoyancy device on all major parts of the plane to avoid them submerging on landing.
All competitors must wear the buoyancy aid and helmet provided by the event organisers.
For their own safety, all competitors must be able to swim unassisted a distance of 100m.
Teams may have no more than 4 members, including one pilot and a team captain (the pilot can also be the team captain).
All team members must be 16 or over by the entry deadline of Friday 8th April 2011.
The chosen flying machines, their pilots and ground crew, must arrive at Carlisle Pier on Saturday 21st May, where air traffic control will guide them in to the hangar.
In order to avoid unnecessary delays, each of the chosen crews will receive both directions to the hangar and a specific arrival spot.
From 12 - 4pm on 21st May our team of Flugtag scrutineers will check all flying machines for airworthiness.
For safety, changes may need to be made to the flying machine at the discretion of the scrutineers.
Approved flying machines will take off from the runway over Dun Laoghaire from 1pm on Sunday 22nd May.
After the flight all flying machines will be cleared by our water safety crew and gathered in our bone yard.
Unfortunately our salvage teams cannot return any part of your flying machine, so don’t use anything you’re not prepared to leave at the bottom of the sea.