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Definition of Midair
1. Noun. Some point in the air; above ground level. "The planes collided in midair"
Definition of Midair
1. Noun. (aeronautics) a collision between two or more aerospace vehicles in flight. ¹
2. Adjective. In the act of flight; airborne. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Midair
1. a region in the middle of the air [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Midair
Literary usage of Midair
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. National Transportation Statistics (1997) by Marilyn Gross, Richard Feldman (1998)
"TABLE 3-5 Number of Pilot-Reported Near midair Collisions by Degree of Hazard 5-Year
... No Hazard: When direction and altitude would have made a midair ..."
2. Accident Precursor Analysis and Management: Reducing Technological Risk by Vicki M. Bier, Howard Kunreuther, James R. Phimister (2004)
"Consider the design choices in the FAA Near midair Collision Reporting System
and ASRS. lf ... If the pilot reports the same near midair collision to ASRS, ..."
3. Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide edited by Patricia A. Deuster (1998)
"While in midair, switch legs so back leg is in front during landing. ... While in
midair, bring knee of jumping leg toward chest and quickly grasp knee with ..."