Flash and PHP for login status

Hello and thank you in advance for taking the time to read my question.
I currently have a login utility that is the front end of a multi page site. The individual logs in and is then granted access to what ever their "authorization level" is.
I wish to have my Flash website, request the users "authorization level" from our PHP server side script.
I have already constructed a three page timeline, where depending on their "authorization level", they will be forwarded to the page that's matches that level however I'm having a heck of time finding a reasonable place to start.
I have included a visual map of what i'm looking to accomplish as I've always found it easier to see what's being discussed.
Again, thanks in advance for anyone that might be able to help. Additonally, i have attached the image to assist with review as well.
Cheers

You will need to send variables to PHP which will in turn send it to MySQL and check for the authorization level and then send back the result to Flash via PHP... I have a very general idea of this whole thing so I won't be able to help you much (I'm still a beginner in AS3), but you can check these places for some good video tutorials on the subject:
http://www.developphp.com/Flash_tutorials/
htttp://www.gotoandlearn.com
and there's also some good tutorials on Cartoon Smart.
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