: Once the sim is launched, go to Settings > Joystick to configure your yoke, joystick, or keyboard shortcuts.

Navigate to Aircraft > Extra Aircraft (or create a custom folder within Aircraft ).

Drag the specific aircraft folder (e.g., a Boeing 737 or Cessna) into this directory. :

: Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the contents of the .zip file to your desired drive. It is recommended to install X-Plane on an SSD for faster loading times.

The "Incl. DLC" portion typically refers to additional aircraft or global scenery. You must place these files in their specific subdirectories within the main X-Plane 11 folder: : Open the folder where you extracted X-Plane 11.