Highlights from the 2024 Red Bull Flugtug event in Tampa [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. — After more than a decade, the iconic Red Bull Flugtag event returned to the Tampa Bay area, featuring dozens of human-powered aircrafts taking flight over a 27-foot platform.

According to a press release, a total of 32 teams took part in the competition and were judged based on the creativity and design of their craft, showmanship of their skit and the total distance traveled.

After three hours of crowd-pleasing plummets and ascents, Team Flug Shag from Orlando landed first place with a remarkable flight distance of 51 feet and an Austin Powers inspired craft theme and costume. They will be getting an experience at the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

“We put a lot of hard work in, in a short amount of …