Hi,Couple of things that might help from my experiences with IVAO;- Join a VA as they often have training and tick lists - (FLY UK is the one I use)- Use something like FS Commander to pre load weather, IVAO users, plan the routes, SID/STARs etc.. Also, you may find Nav NDAC3, although its oftern not up to date for charts.- IVOA eye gives you the ATIS which oftenm lets you have the runways in use, etc.. so you can pre plan safely at the gate.- In the remarks section I always now put something like RMK/Request SID rwy 09 bofin1a, obviously code accordingly ;-)- Learnt the above after I decided in your situation to go with the IVAO world tour as a rookie (a top learning experience) - Leant the above trick in S Amercia - Tell ATC what you want. Most of the time you will get it and if you don't you are at the gate to amend. (Tip: Pre plan everything you want)- Remember controllers are like pilots, new, old, experienced, & rookies..and don't worry you will soon be asking a busy controller at EHAM to practice a missed approach on busy night , he'll refuse and you go missed away.Enjoy, it definately gets better and easier - Pre plan everything...RegardsAdam RogersonUKV1666Fly UK