in flight
Between takeoff, landing
In flight describes something happening while airborne.
A bird catches insects in flight.
Passengers enjoy in-flight entertainment.
The phrase extends to anything in motion or progress: The project was cancelled in flight.
To change course in flight is to adjust plans already underway.
Suspended in flight
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- soarAscend to heights
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- hoverRemain suspended midair
drift · float · sky · clouds · thermals · updraft · wingbeat · flap
Flight from captivity
- fleeingRapid escape from danger
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- runningSwift foot travel
- evasionAct of escaping detection
pursuit · on the run · absconding · getaway · disappearance · manhunt · warrant · bounty
Airborne transportation vehicle
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- autopilotAutomated vehicle guidance system
cruising altitude · turbulence · seatbelt sign · beverage service · overhead bin · window seat · air travel · jet engine
midair
Suspended in flight
hover · drift · float · sky · clouds · thermals · updraft · wingbeat · flap · trajectory
escape
Flight from captivity
evasion · pursuit · on the run · absconding · getaway · disappearance · manhunt · warrant · bounty · hiding
aircraft
Airborne transportation vehicle
autopilot · cruising altitude · turbulence · seatbelt sign · beverage service · overhead bin · window seat · air travel · jet engine · navigation
in flightgrounded
Stable and realistic
on the ground · landed · earthbound · at rest · stationary