I know that this is cookie cutter but the post linked below is an excellent tool and resource for new users or returning users that have been gone for a while:
Welcome to the IFC!
Hello! Welcome to the Infinite Flight Community. Please have a browse through the links and information you can find in the topic below. These are guides that will help flourish your experience here. There is also information created by the community and moderators that will help you understand how this forum works.
https://community.infiniteflight.com/t/welcome-to-the-infinite-flight-community/414594
Infinite Flight Tutorial Guides
The two guides below are for both the Pilot and Air Traffic Controller (ATC). They will link you to specific information for each role. These tutorials were created by FDS staff members; Mark our Pilot Community Manager, and Tyler our ATC Community Manager.