aerial photography

[rallysman]

A co-worker of mine is a pilot and has a small plane. He was talking about flying when I jokingly said he should take me up to do some photography. He was actually excited because he has new glass in the plane and he asked when I want to do it.

Well, now that I have the opportunity what do I look for? What equipment should I have ready? Is there a certain technique? Any tips or suggestions are welcome. We'll be flying over central Indiana.

I have a Nikon D50, D90, and my lenses are: 28-200 nikon, 17-50/2.8 promaster, 28-105/2.8 tamron, and a 200-400 promaster.

Thanks in advance.

 

[matfoster]

what's the objective..to take obliques of the ground below, shoot air/ground to infinity, document the pilot/aviation aspect?
don't forget your sunglasses.

 

[rallysman]

what's the objective..to take obliques of the ground below, shoot air/ground to infinity, document the pilot/aviation aspect?
don't forget your sunglasses.

A little bit of everything really. I've only been in the air one time and It was on a 747...so I'd like to make it personal plus document some familiar landmarks. Once specific thing I'd like to shoot is where I work since I just helped with an 80,000sq ft addition.

Mapping the structure of a couple of lakes could come in handy too

 

[matfoster]

last time i took some photos from a window seat it was also on a commercial flight - Airbus into Berlin-Schönefeld. some good lakes there as well. i'd take the 17-50 along and one of the long ones. maybe consider using both bodies (?). thinking about filters ..and ended up here: Aerial Photography and Videography Standards: Applications for Stream Inventory and Assessment makes interesting reading.

 

[rallysman]

Thanks for your help! It's appreciated.

 

[matfoster]

you're welcome