One thing I'm using is I have labels off but but I enabled the map(f10) icons. So I take a look at the map before entering the target area but I dont look for the exact locations. I think thats ok option because you should have some intel on enemy positions before going on a mission IRL.
But yes it's very hard to spot ground targets with mk1 eyeballs.
Trim reset doesn't work in SU-25 but you can use level autopilot(alt-3) to get it in stable trim.
Heres nice tutorial for it:
http://lockon-greece.forumotion.net/forum-f8/topic-t52.htm
I'm also having this problem with 2 monitors. I would like to have text and comms menu on the main monitor but currently they show on seconday monitor either splitted(between monitors which is most annoying) or fully.
Is there any .lua file where you can adjust this?
Here is my profile for X52 pro. 3 modes are set as Navigation, Combat, and Emergency.
You can modify it easily with profile editor as all commands are named.
Axis commands need to be made in BS options. DCS_Ike.rar