9 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2022 Media Guide [CONTINUED] HOT AIR BALLOON COMPETITIONS JUDGE DECLARED GOALS A competition where balloon pilots must fly to designated targets at least one mile away from the launch field. This event tests even the best pilots’ skills. Judge Declared Goals may occur during the weekday morning flying events. FLY-IN TASK Ranging from drop heights of only inches to 200 feet above the ground, even the most talented balloon pilots are challenged when it comes to fly-in tasks. Pilots must drop a weighted marker on a specified target within Balloon Fiesta Park. Variations of these tasks are demonstrated in competitions like Balloon Fiesta Golf and Minimum Double Drop. Fly-in Tasks may occur during the weekday morning flying events. KEY (PRIZE) GRAB A .K .A . RING TOSS Definitely one of the most difficult competitions, the Ring Toss is one of the most popular and exciting to watch and compete in. Balloons launch from at least one mile away and fly to the field. Once there, pilots must navigate to one of five tall poles. Each ring is worth a fabulous prize if the pilot can place it over one of the poles. The Ring Tosses occur during morning flying events on Thursday and Friday. FLY IN TASK JUDGE DECLARED GOALS