GG: Thanks for the recommendation...we try our best in the Frogs (our best mission is still the 6-ship attack on the Moscow on 169th server....and me gunzoing two Su-33s...in my FROG T!)
Mizzy: Lots of great advice here from some very experienced fliers (GG, Wolverine, Blackwidow, Big Tonka and Star80...although he's a freak and likes the vanilla....pah...I like a HUD!).
Anyways, I almost exclusively fly the 25T and use the 25A/K (vanilla) when I want a joyride. In a nutshell, start your AFM flying with an empty aircraft (or really light load) and just practise taking off, flying around for a while, and landing. For landing, OBEY THE ILS...it will get you down in one piece!
For combat, like other recommendations, fly a sensible payload (i usually carry 2x Vikr, 2xgunpods, 4x rbk250 and R-60s + the fantasmagoria pod...as you can easily take out Roland ADS with vikr...no need for 25MPUs etc) and just fly smoothly...thats the key, smooooothly. Any harsh movements of the stick and the "flying pig" will let you know you've mistreated her...continue to abuse her and she'll wallow, flip and crash you in the ground.
The 504 BW (Bomber Wing) have training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 2000z...where we practise basic skills in the 25A/K, you're welcome to come along. If flying with most of the 504 BW puts you off a bit, I'd be happy to try some 1-to-1 training on either of those evenings.
Anyways, once you've got to grips with the AFM....you're unlikely to fly many of the other A/C...its almost like they're radio controlled (except for the Su-33...which Im rubbish in and always crash cos I get over-enthused!).
Hope you take me up on the offer of a flight...PM me via the forums if you're interested.
Brewber signing off (soon to be 25T Training Officer in 504).