The crux of competition ballooning is the tasks. The task string is how the pilots are evaluated relative to their peers. These sections will outline each different type of task.
All information is taken from the FAI Rulebook, which can be found at: https://www.fai.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/AXMER2026v2_0.pdf
Each section will by no means be an exhaustive explanation of the task, but rather attempts to simplify concepts in a way which is difficult without having seen them in action. This information is purely reference and is not official in any means. It may be outdated or inaccurate.