Author: John Cox, Special to USA TODAY

There are specific procedures for cleaning an aircraft after suspected contamination but they are used for many scenarios, not just coronavirus.

Capt. John Cox answers questions about whether to cancel travel to Asia and what can be done to protect babies from
coronavirus while flying.

This week, Capt. John Cox answers your questions about recovering data from the “black box” and why planes turn at very low altitudes.

Retired US Airways pilot John Cox looks back on his most memorable Christmases while flying and reveals how flight crews celebrate the holidays.

Retired US Airways pilot John Cox discusses the pros and cons of Boeing and Airbus planes and what the 737 Max grounding means for future aircraft.

John Cox answers questions about whether pilots can request a different runway than the one assigned and how they train to fly into new airports.

Does working a redeye flight hurt the flight crew as much it does passengers? And what do pilots think when they hear passengers clap after landing?

Captain John Cox explains what it’s like to switch back from Daylight Savings Time as a pilot as well as common causes for smoke in airplane cockpits.

Capt. John Cox tackles whether people who are afraid of heights can become pilots and which airports have the new, more efficient end-around taxiways.

This week, retired pilot John Cox explains what windshear is and how it affects planes. Plus, how do aircraft designers decide where to put the wings?