Near-Miss (T38)

[Mahesh]

I never understand why it is referred to as a "near-miss". It should be a "near-hit".

Whatever it is, it's scary!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVtstYAZLY

 

[MarkE]

I wet myself a little just watching that. :insane:

 

[Aero_Engineer]

Damn that was close!!!

 

[Champcar]

"lets go home" I'm sure thats exactly the student was hoping to hear from the instructor.

 

[taseal]

"lets go home" I'm sure thats exactly the student was hoping to hear from the instructor.

the instructor didn't mention that he also shat his pants

 

[BrianNC]

I never understand why it is referred to as a "near-miss". It should be a "near-hit".

Whatever it is, it's scary!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVtstYAZLY

Technically speaking, a near miss would mean you actually hit them, wouldn't it?

 

[Mahesh]

Technically speaking, a near miss would mean you actually hit them, wouldn't it?

Exactly! BTW, nice picture in your avatar!

 

[BCTAv8r]

With the near miss thing it makes sense if depending on what context is used. It doesn't mean "near" as in almost, but as in close (proximity). It missed closely, so it was a near miss.:insane:

 

[BrianNC]

With the near miss thing it makes sense if depending on what context is used. It doesn't mean "near" as in almost, but as in close (proximity). It missed closely, so it was a near miss.:insane:

As opposed to "far" miss.

 

[Mahesh]

So it would be like a "near-survival" experience rather than "near-death" experience. :insane: