diff --git a/src/mudlib/combat/encounter.py b/src/mudlib/combat/encounter.py
index 071990d..ba098c5 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/combat/encounter.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/combat/encounter.py
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ class CombatEncounter:
         defender_flying = getattr(self.defender, "flying", False)
         if attacker_flying != defender_flying:
             # Altitude mismatch - attack misses
-            template = "{attacker}'s attack miss{es} — {defender} {is|is} out of reach!"
+            template = "{attacker} miss{es} — {defender} {are|is} out of reach!"
             # Reset to IDLE
             self.state = CombatState.IDLE
             self.current_move = None
diff --git a/tests/test_combat_zaxis.py b/tests/test_combat_zaxis.py
index f8eceb0..bfe8534 100644
--- a/tests/test_combat_zaxis.py
+++ b/tests/test_combat_zaxis.py
@@ -237,3 +237,35 @@ async def test_attacker_flies_during_window_causes_miss(player, target, punch_ri
 
     # Attack should miss
     assert result.countered is True or result.damage == 0.0
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_flying_dodge_messages_correct_grammar(player, target, punch_right):
+    """Test flying dodge produces grammatically correct messages from both POVs."""
+    from mudlib.render.pov import render_pov
+
+    # Both grounded, start combat
+    player.flying = False
+    target.flying = False
+
+    encounter = start_encounter(player, target)
+    encounter.attack(punch_right)
+
+    # Advance to WINDOW phase
+    encounter.state = CombatState.WINDOW
+
+    # Defender flies during window
+    target.flying = True
+
+    # Resolve
+    result = encounter.resolve()
+
+    # Render from both POVs
+    attacker_msg = render_pov(result.resolve_template, player, player, target)
+    defender_msg = render_pov(result.resolve_template, target, player, target)
+
+    # Attacker POV should say "You miss — Vegeta is out of reach!"
+    assert attacker_msg == "You miss — Vegeta is out of reach!"
+
+    # Defender POV should say "Goku misses — You are out of reach!"
+    assert defender_msg == "Goku misses — You are out of reach!"