Usually because they pirated the base game first. They have X-Plane 11.exe (cracked), but no world to fly in. So, they need the scenery DLC to match.
But for a generation of simmers who started during the COVID lockdowns, that release was their pilot's license. It was the crack that let them fly the Hudson River corridor at sunset, for free, before they saved up for the Thrustmaster Hotas. X Plane 11 Global Scenery DLC-CODEX
Pirating the scenery is like stealing a map. It’s a victimless crime in the eyes of some, but map data (LIDAR, heightmaps) cost Laminar Research millions to license. Usually because they pirated the base game first
Although "DLC" is in the name, this is a compilation of all official regional scenery packs (e.g., Global Scenery: Europe) meant to make the simulator functional outside of limited areas like Seattle. CODEX Crack: But for a generation of simmers who started