Seems to be working perfectly now. I was installing the demo version file thinking it was the correct one. And on all those plugins, i see now it's mentioned that I must install the AAO plugin first. The problem, for me at least, is it was unclear that there was even a different file than the one I was installing (demo i guess in my case). I am going to head over to the plugin page and make a note of this. I guarantee there are tons of msfs2020 users out there using the demo and not realizing they even need the afore mentioned file. Hence loss of sales. Just my 2 cents worth.
But in any case... I truly appreciate you helping me out. I was in NO DOUBT it was something I was doing wrong, but at first was just being told I was doing something wrong, without any assistance. So thank you, I will make sure everyone I mention this to knows that Lorby finally helped 🙂