What is the name of the valve line used to open a hot-air balloon’s parachute valve?

The line used by a hot-air balloon pilot to open the parachute valve is called the parachute line.

The parachute valve is a circular opening near the top of the balloon envelope. A pilot pulls the parachute line to lift the valve and release hot air, reducing buoyancy and helping the balloon descend or land.

The valve is not a parachute for the basket or passengers. Its name comes from the valve’s fabric shape and its ability to close the opening when the control line is released.

A crown line is a separate handling line attached near the top of an envelope, while burner lines and fuel systems belong to the lower part of the balloon. These terms describe different equipment and functions.