I'd be happy to show you the ropes on a squad night.
Do me a favor and have these keys bound to your HOTAS:
TDC Fwd
TDC Aft
TDC Left
TDC Right
TDC Down/Action (this locks the Mav)
Cage/Uncage
Sensor Select Fwd
Sensor Select Aft
Sensor Select Left
Sensor Select Right
A/G Undesignate/Nose Wheel Steering