If nothing works... read the manual.
Unfortunately this is an old PC game and needs setting up spec, setting up joystick, setting up graphics, setting up network connection...
It is not plug and play, for sure is not.
Your best friend is just waiting for you around the corner...
Nuggets guide:
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...3/m/9121094645
Sturmovik Essentials
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...3/m/4551011977
Among others... just to start with.
There are hundreds of people who have made great contributions to the il2 community trying to help others sharing their knowledge.
Unfortunately, again, it needs will and dedication from your side to get value out of those contributions.
Consider putting some time during the... let’s say, next three to six months to become a proud member of the community.
"Serious" aviation Sims that's what they have... so many funny commands and keys...
I am really happy people out there are still curious enough to give a try this old friend. Some of them even stick with it...
Salutes!