I have thought many times about shooting from an aircraft and about how to record the intercom chatter amongst the aircraft’s noise.  I met with the helicopter pilot and co-pilot.  After the orientation (where the fuel cut-off is, how to work the suv-like sliding door for the rear seats, and how to get the front doors off quickly) I asked if the co-pilot can also fly the copter…just had to check!
The pilot, Mark, said the best way to record the cabin chatter is to just put a mic in the headset ear-muff.  So, I put the headset on and put the lav mic into the cup and we were set!  I was also recording ambient sound with the camera’s mounted mic.
After opening the door in flight, and while still in my three-point lap/shoulder belt, I was able to pivot enough and set the camera on my leg and started shooting.  And, this is what I shot…enjoy!