Welcome DDagor , we have all been there. This hobby offers so much to learn year after year. You will get there. In the meantime, feel free to stick around - get to know us. And once recruiting opens up, drop an application once you are feeling more confident in passing these pre-requirements:
4. SAFELY START, TAXI, TAKEOFF, AND LAND THEIR AIRCRAFT IN VISUAL OR INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS.
5. BASIC WEAPON EMPLOYMENT (UNGUIDED, GUIDED, & GUN).
6. SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISH AIR-TO-AIR REFUELING.
7. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A SORTIE VALIDATING ITEMS LISTED ABOVE.
Any questions in your learning journey, reach out and ask it! We all really enjoy talking DCS. Glad to see you found us on discord as well. Good luck! 👍