websites for flash john suggested i look at

http://active.tutsplus.com/sessions/as3-101/
http://www.flashgamedojo.com/
http://www.emanueleferonato.com/2011/08/03/create-a-terrain-like-the-one-in-tiny-wings-with-flash-and-box2d-adding-a-car/
http://www.freeactionscript.com/page/11/