Originally Posted by
philbky
In over 40 years of aviation photography I've never used a tripod except for the odd static night shot and, at one month short of 69, can't see why one would be advantageous.
Agreed. Spend the money you have set aside for a tripod on buying a slightly higher spec camera instead.
Using a tripod with a long lens makes life difficult when the subject is moving fast. Practise panning instead if you want action shots.