Hi Chaps
A good tip for full 360 degree panning is to hit F2 for external view of your
AC then press F10 NOW hold down Middle wheel + Right Mouse button together which allows un padlocks view and lets you move freely around your AC.
Now Zoom in as close as possible to your Plane and follow the above instructions
BUT now make sure your AC is out of view,now you can Pan around Freely 360 degrees to look at for example Wingman,Squadron airial battles etc,this is great as a Movie Making Camera [make sure your plane is flying straight though]
Regards
Keith