I have a proposition for you.
I'm always up for a good game and am available pretty much all the time, being a student and all
I'd love to play with you, and as you said you haven't been playing long, I'd also be more than happy to teach you how to fly realistic and then if you want, onto simulator.
Basically, give you lots of tips and advice and be cannon fodder.
I dont actually play arcade, but there are quite a few people that still play this game everyday, on realistic and simulator, from what I've seen most don't play arcade.
So the offers there, my gt is sloppyclock, let me know if your up for it!