About 72,000 spectators attended the Red Bull Flugtag 2015 that took place in Moscow on July 26, to watch the competitors pilot their home-made human-powered flying machines.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankAbout 2,000 teams had entered the preliminary phase of the contest.
About 2,000 teams had entered the preliminary phase of the contest.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankOnly a crew flying a human-powered machine are allowed to participate in the contest.
Only a crew flying a human-powered machine are allowed to participate in the contest.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankA total of 39 flying machines were cleared to take part in the event.
A total of 39 flying machines were cleared to take part in the event.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankAll flying machines must have a wingspan no more than 10 meters and the maximum weight (not including pilot) must not exceed 150 kg.
All flying machines must have a wingspan no more than 10 meters and the maximum weight (not including pilot) must not exceed 150 kg.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankThe competition's participants are judged in three categories: flight distance, creativity and showmanship.
The competition's participants are judged in three categories: flight distance, creativity and showmanship.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankA participant of the Red Bull Flugtag 2015 in Moscow launches his machine.
A participant of the Red Bull Flugtag 2015 in Moscow launches his machine.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankParticipants of the Red Bull Flugtag 2015 in Moscow prepare for the contest.
Participants of the Red Bull Flugtag 2015 in Moscow prepare for the contest.
© Sputnik / Evgenia Novozhenina / Go to the mediabankThe first Red Bull Flugtag was held in Vienna in 1991.
The first Red Bull Flugtag was held in Vienna in 1991.