What are the ropes for?

The crown line on top of the balloon is used to stabilize the balloon during inflation.

"Tether lines" are used to tie the balloon down for display purposes.

A "drop line" is sometimes released by the pilot just before landing so the ground crew can pull the balloon to a desired location.

Others in this Category

	How old do you have to be to fly a balloon?
	How do you light the burners?
	Do you need a license to fly a balloon?
	Several years ago, I read an article about a 'personal' hot air balloon that consisted of a back-mounted burner, and an envelope that was much smaller than typical. Do you know of these? Are they still manufactured/ available/legal/a really bad idea?
	How do I become a balloon pilot?
	What are the instruments used in flying a hot air balloon and what are their uses?

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