Hi Leroy1964,
I think that is the best way to learn the sim start on realistic, this is how I learned the systems I started basic flying "immortal of course",then targeting and weapons systems, navigational systems, datalink and autopilot systems :thumbup: I watched a couple tutorials on each one before I done them and the manual is your best friend when it comes to the datalink and autopilot systems ;) I have owned the game for about 2 weeks and I'm already in the advanced settings you just need to take a couple hours out each day to do them btw I saved the engine startup for last if you do that when you are watching the tutorial you'll understand it better.
Sincerely,
Viper169th