I wasn't passing any judgement in my OP.
It was simply interesting that, after all the aeial work TG must do, this was the first time that the camera helicopter has appeared in shot, and Clarkson made specific comment - implying that this helicopter was getting closer to the action than normal.
Personally, I'd be happy to see Top Gear ditch the cars and go 'aviation'. Afterall, Clarkson loves aircraft and speed, May has a Decathlon, and Hammond has an R44 R2. So they are all enthusiasts.