Thank you guys.

Sounds like I will go with the point and shoot super zoom similar to what I have. The camera does not leave my flight case and I'd say 90% of the photos I take are through the windshield of the jet. As much as I'd like to own a nice DSLR, it sounds like it really won't fit my mission any better than the two other options that I posted would.

If I ever take up plane spotting (not highly likely) or taking my camera everywhere I go, I will go with the DSLR. Thanks for the input, it's what I was looking for.


As a side note, if I find a nice D40 or similar with a good lens for cheap money I may grab one to keep in the car or around the house.