Fast movement
Press [Ctrl] + S during game play. Then, press [Keypad 2], [Keypad 4], [Keypad 6], or [Keypad 8], to move in the desired direction.
Retain character
Quickly press [Esc] after your plane has been shot down or has crashed. Select the "End Mission" option. Your pilot will still be alive at the current score and rank, but without the points for the last mission. Note: This will not work if your pilot is killed by a direct bullet hit.