Getting Started with my own planes in FSX

[Whistler]

I've done this before for 2002 but it  was a long time ago.  I installed the sdk's and flipped through them but I have a few questions.
1. the tutorials use 3ds max but the disc came with gmax on it, will gmax work for making up to date planes?
2. It seems that the sdk didn't come with everything, doesn't gmax require a gamepack like it did back in 2002?
3. If yes, where can I download the gamepacks and tools like the attach tool and other things.
4. I'm lost

[Travis]

1. Yes.  You can use Gmax.
2.  I think it does require a gamepack, but I think you have to use the one created for FS9.  If I'm wrong, sorry.
3. Find it here.
4. You're found.

[Felix/FFDS]

1. Yes.

[Whistler]

this is just what I needed but i am goning to have to wiat until I get back to school to download this on high speed.