Welcome | Worthing International Birdman

Film taken at Worthing International Birdman competition (2009), which took place on 22nd and 23rd August 2009. 

2010 Worthing International Birdman
Date Set - 14 & 15 Aug 2010

What's it all about

The Worthing International Birdman event is a competition for human powered flying machines that take off from a special ramp constructed on Worthing Pier.  There are 3 flying classes so prospective entrants can decide if they wish to be a serious aviator or want to take part for fun and raise money for charity.

This event brings thousands of visitors to Worthing over the weekend, gaining both national and international publicity.

Worthing International Birdman 2009 - Results

A full list of winners can be found by clicking 2009 Results on the right hand side

Winners

Condor Class  - Ron Freeman

Leonardo Class - Dr Bill Brooks

Kingfisher Class - Neil Johnson & Kevin Hope

What is the Birdman Competition?

The Birdman is a flight competition for human powered flying machines held each summer in the picturesque seaside town of Worthing on England\'s South Coast.

Many flyers take part to raise money for charities, other design complex machines to aim for the distance prizes. A substantial prize of £30,000 is offered for the furthest flight should a birdman achieve over a 100 metre distance.

There are three Classes that can enter the competiton:

Leonardo Da Vinci Class is for self/team-designed built and innovative craft. This class allows one flight each day; however on the Saturday competitors can choose not to fly if conditions are unfavourable.

Condor Class is for modified hang-gliders and similar craft. This class will fly on both days and the current birdman champion is a Condor competitor.

Kingfisher class is open for fun flyers and is a great way to earn more money for charity. Individuals and teams of two can enter this category; the prizes are not awarded for distance but for the entertainment value of the flight. The public can also vote on this category to crown a people's choice winner. 

Twitter and Facebook

It seems the whole world has gone twitter and facebook mad. Yes they have, and as we're not one to disappoint, we have our very own facebook pages and twitter profiles.

Get up to the minute news about Worthing Birdman

Twitter - follow us @worthingbirdman

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Look up the facebook event, and tell us your coming.

These social media sites are a great way for us all to communicate, start a discussion, upload your birdman photos and videos - and network with like-minded people.

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