Tasks

Balloons attempt to fly to a valid mark or track point that the Event Director ordered. Launch point is usually 1 to 4 km away from the goal. The pilots drop the marker toward the center of a target or fly a track closest to the goal. The winner who gets  nearest gets 1000 points.
  • Competitors will attempt to achieve a mark or valid track point close to a set goal.
  • Task Data: a) Position of set goal/target
  • Result is distance from the mark or closest valid track point to the target, if displayed, or goal. Smallest result is best.
 
It is the game that pilots declares his or her goal before their takeoff, and they drop the marker off approaching. They need to read the direction and speed of wind with map accurately. It is a high degree of difficulty compared to other tasks.
  • Competitors will attempt to achieve a mark or valid track point close to a goal selected and declared by him.
  • Task Data: a) Method of declaration (also see Section II.12 and 12.3) b) Number of goals permitted c) Goals available for declaration d) Minimum and maximum distances of goal(s) from CLP or ILP as per TDS e) Minimum distance of goal(s) from any subsequent goals or targets, if applicable
  • The result is the distance from the mark or closest valid track point to the nearest valid declared goal. Smallest result is best.