Definition
A wing configuration in which the wings are attached to the fuselage at approximately the vertical midpoint of the fuselage, between the high-wing and low-wing positions.
Plain English
The wings come out of the middle of the airplane's body, rather than from the top or the bottom.
Context Anchor
Seen when comparing basic wing locations on different airplane designs.
Why Pilots Care
This placement affects roll stability, pilot visibility, and ground clearance during takeoff and landing.
Intuition Check
Mid-wing does not mean the middle part of the wing itself. It means the wing is mounted near the middle height of the airplane’s body.
Example Sentence 1
The Extra 300 is a mid-wing aerobatic aircraft, with the wings joining the fuselage roughly halfway between the belly and the canopy.
Example Sentence 2
During preflight, the instructor pointed out the mid-wing spar attachments on the fuselage.