Elytra controls tweak

By holding a key of choice you will be able to look around while gliding without changing direction. It could even be a switch on/off method, preferably with a possibility of customization whether you want to hold it or press it once.

Especially when playing on lower render distance (below 12 chunks) it is hard to see where you are going while trying to cover great distance in the most efficient way. Not only would it save at least half of firework rockets, it would also work great for exploring maps.