Friends with No Engineering Experience Build a Flying Machine for Red Bull Flugtag

The Genesis of a Crazy Idea

• 💡 The concept for a flying machine was born during a dinner with margaritas, leading to a spontaneous decision to participate in the Red Bull Flugtag.
• ⚠️ The group's confidence was so low that their Uber driver questioned their life insurance policies, highlighting the perceived risk of their endeavor.

Red Bull Flugtag Competition

• 🎯 The Red Bull Flugtag challenges teams of five to construct a flying machine and launch it from a runway, with the expectation of a short flight and a splashdown.
• 🏆 Judging criteria include creativity, distance achieved, and showmanship, with the goal of entertaining thousands of spectators.

The "Margarita Volora" Build

• 🛠️ The team, calling themselves "Margarita Volora" (flying margarita), spent months building their craft in a garage.
• 🚫 They openly admit to having zero engineering experience, relying on materials like duct tape and cable ties.
• ✨ Despite the lack of expertise, they express high confidence in their creation, even anticipating a rapid return to gravity.

Motivation Beyond Flight

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The primary motivation for the project is the opportunity to spend time with friends and family and engage in a shared, crazy activity.
• 😂 The experience is expected to bring immense joy and laughter, regardless of the success of the flight.
• 🎭 The team humorously considers potential careers in prop or set design if their flying machine doesn't quite take off.