In my experience I always use a wide angle lens.
It allows a deep depth of field which means you can get some of the aircraft in as well as sky horizon and ground. ‘ie get the big picture.
It also reduces the effect of camera shake and so helps keep focus.

Avoid shooting when sun is direct over head, it makes for short shadows and a dull pic. The ‘Golden hour’ about 1 hour before sunset is always the best if you can get it !

Carry spare batteries & Keep the Lens clean. Obvious stuff but easily overlooked.

Here’s a selection of wide angle stills from video we have taken over the years

Oh yes … try and use the best camera you can afford. The Number of times Ive gone up with and small pocket job only to spoil what could have been a great shot… Kick myself ? all the way home.

regards
Jon R