I'm far from a "Growling Sidewinder" level of skill. I can only play for an hour or two each week so I don't really have time to get any good.
In the early days of the game there were a few mods available that allowed you to have unlimited ammo, unlimited fuel, and more powerful engines. I would absolutely love for these to be options in singleplayer games where I can just load a level, wreak havoc, and pat myself on the back for not getting clapped within 10 seconds of seeing an enemy fighter or anti-air.