how can i play a mission i made?

once i made it and it is all set up
where in XWA do i get to it?
do i have to have completed all the missions so i can see mine? if i havent is there a patch i can get that says i have?>

Well you have to complete all the missions for that. But it depends on where you add the mission in the .lst file. I think it's best that you put the new mission last. But you can even place the mission first depending on whitch mission you are on.

/Zraii

So i have to pass the game before i can play my missions?

Yes, or you could edit the ship list to have the mission be played where your at currently at in the game. Or you could download a pilot who is done with the missions already.