Originally Posted by
MA_Moby
setting the hat switch to panning - as per Zak's suggestion
and getting a good hat switch to begin with, something that sits nicely under the thumb
other than that, keep your head moving and also your eyes moving - set up a regular and methodical scan, making sure you're not leaving any part of the screen out.
don't fly straight for too long if you think the enemy is close by. when you bank, use this as an opportunity to see what's behind you.
remember UP. look above you
remember BELOW. go inverted and look below you