i double checked, downloaded the zip from 2 different locations, both don't seem to have the cockpits. weird because the landing skid is in there.
And oh I didn't know firespitter was a mod that needed to be downloaded as well. As I said, new to this all. I'll get firespitter and report back! Thanks!
Update: Installed firespitter 7.4.2. Firespitter parts show up, still no cockpits or sound. Checked the folder, the parts show up in the folder itself. Downloaded zip from a different location, reinstalled the mod downloaded from a different location, still no sound, no cockpits either. Not sure if related but the moment I try to place a firespitter part my game crashes.