I also played my first weekend session. Managed to get around 3 mil cr in the bank, with a Type-6, Cobra, Hauler and my orignal Sidwinder stored (I'm sentimental!)
I made most of my money on a trade route between Adeo and Duwali, netting 2000cr/ton round trip. Can only do 102 tons in the Type-6 or I can't do it one jump.
Last thing last night, I dropped half a mil on a Viper and decided to give combat a go via Bounty Hunting. Managed an Eagle and Sidwinder so far for 6000cr total, snagging the Eagle with an interdictor. However, need to read up a bit more as I spent most of my time flying around trying to find said fights.