I realize that this is a long shot, but Flames of Vengeance does purport to have an "engine upgrade", so perhaps we have a chance.
Would Larian kindly consider adding "Fly Up" and "Fly Down" controls to the Dragon form? We know that the dragon can hover, so perhaps he could gain the ability to hover upwards or downwards without having to move forward? It would definitely add to quality of life, both during the exploration phase and in combat.
And, of course: first non-mod thread. Yay, go me.