PITT 2K17
At the core, Flugtag is a human powered flight competition that has style and swagger. Each city and year has its own flavor, so here's Pittsburgh's rendition:
Competition Rules:
All energy must originate from human power. This means no engines, stored energy (like springs and catapults), or electricity - all the primitive pre Ben Franklin era stuff. Also, no cables or strings - not trying to have someone caught in a sticky situation. Other than that, not much to it. Fly as far as you can looking swag while doing it. Just have to push from the back.
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Judging Criteria:
Flying Distance: It's how far you fly. No further explanation needed.
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Creativity: Name of the game is originality. This is in regard to everything; theme, team unis, craftsmanship of the crafts and how they all tie together.
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Showmanship: The swag portion - doing the skit/dance. Each team gets a walk up song and 30 seconds to brush their shoulders off.
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Teams:
Number of teams: 40 teams
Participants per team: 5 (one pilot, four crew members)
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Flight Craft Specs:
Max Wingspan: 24 feet
Max Chord: 10 Feet
Max Length of Flying Craft (nose to tail): 20 feet
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Launch Cart Specs:
Dimensions: 5 feet x 5 feet x 4 feet (Length x Width x Height)
Max Weight (cart + flying craft): 400 pounds (including pilot)