Its a good starting point, but it has several incompatibilities though.
Try adding UV3 for sounds, as to other mods they really are subjective.
Here is the be all, end all source for IL2 mods. Have fun.
http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php
Im really waiting for this one...
http://www.sas1946.com/main/index.ph...c,28639.0.html