I don't know your level of experience in flying or even simming for that matter. Before trying some fancy stuff why don't you just do some basic flying.

Try flying straight & level and holding altitude & heading. Then after you are comfortable, try a few turns left and right and learn how much back pressure is needed to hold altitude. A 30 degree bank turn takes a bit of back pressure to make up for the loss of lift in the turn. With a clean plane ( flaps and gear up ) at mid weight, fuel flow of 2,000 to 2,200 should give you between 230 and 250 knots.

Until you are able to hold altitude and speed and then make turns to a heading you are not ready to do anything else. This is just basic stuff any pilot needs so give it a try. With a bit of practice you will see how nice this plane is. Remember this is old school tin and needs a lot of love. :-*

Lou