I figured out that bombers will release their payload, despite negative G forces or plane attitude, and use this to carpet bomb the hell out of Tank Town.
In contrast, I have my engine sound set to be just about deafening. You don't really get hurt, why fly around like a ***** with your sound turned down? So you can let out a little shriek and avoid getting jumped because you lack any useful SA? A little immersion makes for an improved gaming experience, IMO.