Playing online is like an open-ended mission where you decide what to do. Generally there are targets and/or objectives in each mission but what you do online is entirely up to you.
As has been said previously, click Multiplayer > Client and choose a populated server with the difficulty settings you want.
As far as I know there isn't any way to see what options the server has checked but most of them say so in the server description. For instance ATAG is full realism except for the somewhat buggy Anthropomorphic Controls option and is generally played on the full Channel map. Repka 1 is similar. Repka 3 has some of the easier options enabled such as external views, and is usually on a smaller map which makes it easier to find your opponents.
Once you get into the server choose a flag (Axis or Allied) and then on the map choose a white (not grey) circle, and then choose your aircraft by clicking the small picture. Note that some bases may have different aircraft available (e.g. some bases might only have bombers).
After that edit your loadout to your liking and press Create.
Generally most large servers will have a dedicated website and/or teamspeak server where you can communicate with other pilots to aid in teamwork. I highly recommend joining voice comms, if only so you can call for help if you need it. Don't be shy! I've been flying CLOD/FB for many years and never once encountered a situation where a new player wasn't welcome on comms. Unless you're a troublemaker everybody is super friendly.
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