n00b questions ...

Hello! I have just started getting involved with FS9 aircraft creation. I have downloaded and installed the MS SDK for FS9. I have check out the FAQs here.
Now what I need is some experienced people to start me off on the right track.
Can anyone give me some advice or at least guidence as to where to get started?
I have all these SDK tools installed but how would I get started creating or modifing an aircraft?
Do I have to use Gmax?
Thanks!
Now what I need is some experienced people to start me off on the right track.
Can anyone give me some advice or at least guidence as to where to get started?
I have all these SDK tools installed but how would I get started creating or modifing an aircraft?
Do I have to use Gmax?
Thanks!