I was one of the spectators in the recently concluded 2nd Redbull Flugtag event at the Dubai Creek Park. This is an event where competitors attempt to fly in homemade flying machines that are usually launched off a pier about 30 feet high into a body of water.
Back in PH, I used to watch this in the local news only; often delivered funnily by Mark Logan. Now, I had experienced watching it live. It was so entertaining because most of the machines are not really flying. It is how the participants wackily perform their presentations prior to take off. And when they take off, the distance of flying before plunging in the water is measured and recorded.
One of the highlights is a flying machine designed based on the famous Burj Al Arab (7-star hotel). I am also surprised to see some kababayans participating. Kinda make you proud of your origin.
This sounds so foreign but I guess, one day I will be able to witness the same event in Subic or Bora.
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