Do you have something that niggles your mind whenever you are off to fly somewhere? Do you have doubts about air safety? Are you curious about how things really work while you are airborne?

Fret no more. Captain Meryl Getline, a captain for United Airlines, is willing to answer your questions about air travel. Just email her (with your name and town) your questions and she may publish her answer on her next column.

Her column can be found here. Or, you can check out her websites: fromthecockpit and flyingfearless for more information.