I always found any type of torp attack lowers cred/point gain - so I hope you're playing
with just guns :)

You'll 8 pilots. If you don't have them now, start a second line and level those guys up.
You'll earn credits at the same time.

I rolled and sold neutral sailors to buy my first CVs. Its much easier now with the trade
system. Just undercut everyone else by abit and you will sell them quickly.

all cvs are expensive this is the downside you should have plan at the start, like looking
in the ship tree in
trainworld, their price is posted their
but once you get a cv your hard work will be repay... cv is a money maker :D
stay at ca or go atlanta and aa at gb2

good thing you didnt go km cv then.

stay in the ca for a few more levels and aa in gbs.

run an AA ship for creds if you can, or ask fleet mates for a loan if your in one. CVs earn
creds fast so you'd make em back quick. Only other thing you could do is ask for some
charity from high lvl players, you'd be surprised how many are willing to lend a helping hand
for beginning players. Cheers, good luck!