Get on Erica's good side, if her other sisters are there the same applies.
Good company, good folks, and great experience. Don't be afraid to turn around or say no, get familiar with the Alaska weather cams. If burners is socked in, get another cup of coffee.
Take the best camera you can afford and talk to as many tour operators as you can. They used to offer free or discounted tours to the pilots. Take every one that is available.
ETA: Only the pilot knows its windy, the plane doesn't care.