Are you a Birdman?

This August enthusiastic souls from across the UK will descend on the little seaside town of Worthing to fling themselves from the end Pier whilst dressed in ridiculous outfits, from a crocodile to the van from only fools and horses.

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.

Lee Taylors photo from the 2009 competition

Many flyer's 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 abirdman achieve over a 100 metre distance.

There are three Classes that can enter the competition:

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.

Another great photo (credit Lee Taylor)

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 flyer's 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.

We here at Quest4Change are getting a team together, from builders to flyer's, this is your change to get involved - contact Heather for more information.