Author: John Cox, Special to USA TODAY

Captain John Cox shares the techniques pilots use to stay calm and land the plane safely in the case of an emergency like an engine failure.

Is it hard for a pilot to use a stick on their non-dominant side? And why can’t cockpit voice and data recordings be uploaded to the cloud?

This week, Capt. John Cox explains how the emergency oxygen mask system works and how pilots know how much runway is left.

This week, Captain John Cox explains the role of a plane’s horizontal stabilizers and runs down the prohibitive expenses facing startup airlines.

This week, retired pilot John Cox answers your question about what that arrival time on your itinerary actually means.

This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox names his favorite plane and explains where the emergency oxygen comes from if the cabin loses pressure.

This week, retired pilot John Cox explains how the cabin pressurization system works on modern commercial airliners.

The days of flying with bulky oxygen tanks are largely gone. These days, passengers bring their own battery-operated portable oxygen concentrators.

This week, retired US Airways Captain John Cox discusses what is done in the event a cabin loses pressure and recalls his scariest flying experience.

How is air filtered in plane lavatories? How much information is given to the passengers if an aircraft is having serious mechanical issues?