Red Bull Flugtag is an annual event where teams design and build homemade flying machines to launch off a platform into a body of water. Participants are judged on creativity, distance, and showmanship as they attempt to achieve flight, often resulting in humorous and entertaining crashes. The event began in Austria in 1991 and has since spread to various countries around the world. Each Flugtag features a unique theme, and teams often dress in costumes to enhance their performance. The event promotes creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork while providing a fun spectacle for spectators.