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The problem here is that you don't understand layer masks and how they work. Take a look at all of these layer mask tutorials, watch them until you understand them.

Photoshop:Understanding Layer Masks

Masks: Editable Selection

Layer Masks

How to use layer masks in Phtoshop

Blending photos together: Photoshop layer mask tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVSlxPxY9-M

 

Yes. I then made a copy of the plane image (Command + J) and used the Path Blur (in CC) and stretched out the image.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD4ISxIlYmY

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U7Vl34tW3k

Forget this step, leave it out, it's not necessary.

 

Watch this video and experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi4jJnYLkUA

 

Yes..........refer to video mentioned above.

Follow the directions. If you dont understand the Move Tool watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTtRFjGFsns

Watch this video to understand the layers panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjVUmFZ_b_g