Aileron
by Lodestar
With Aileron installed, Elytra flight gains campfire launches, stored boosts, altitude-based glide and enchantments, all changing how far a player can travel.
What it does
Aileron changes Elytra so that travel needs infrastructure. Fireworks no longer give speed boosts and leave only a cosmetic trail instead. Crouching on a campfire while wearing an Elytra launches the player straight up when released, and flying over a campfire adds upward lift. The camera tilts during fast turns.
Campfire stacking makes smoke rise higher when more campfires sit next to the source. Two enchantments are added: one lets a player store boosts while crouched on campfires and spend them with the jump key in flight, capped at one stored boost per level up to 3, and the other reduces horizontal drag above the cloud layer so gliding lasts longer. Both are treasure enchantments and each is incompatible with the other's counterpart from the Lodestar set. The mod is aimed at multiplayer play and remains usable in single-player. Every design choice is configurable.
Aileron requires no other mod. It runs on the client and the server, so both sides need it. Files exist for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across six game versions, 1.18.2 – 1.21.1, and it is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, which makes it open source.
Key features
Campfire launch
Crouching on a lit campfire wearing an Elytra and releasing after one second launches the player upward.
Campfire lift
Flying over a campfire boosts the player upward while the Elytra is open.
Stored boosts
Boosts can be stored while crouched on campfires and used with the jump key during flight.
Glide enchantment
Reduces horizontal drag at altitude above the clouds, allowing longer and faster gliding.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Multiplayer travel
Servers where distance matters can keep Elytra flight tied to built routes and campfire hubs.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want Elytra flight to rely on routes, hubs and campfires rather than fireworks alone.
How it compares
Elytra Bounce is server-side only, licensed under the Apache License 2.0, open source, and covers 1.18.2 – 1.19.2 on Forge and Quilt, adding a bounce off the ground while flying. Elytra Time is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and Fabric-only for 1.19 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aileron | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-09-23 |
| Elytra Bounce | Forge and Quilt | 1.18.2 – 1.19.2 | Server-side only | 2022-09-07 |
| Elytra Time | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-28 |
Questions
Does Aileron need Fabric API or another library?
Can Aileron be used together with Elytra Bounce?
In the catalog
Aileron is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Infrastructure should always beat possessing one endgame item. Aileron is an attempt to bring Elytra in line with other transport systems in Minecraft while expanding on their capabilities. We want to make them much more fun and balanced by introducing new mechanics and enchantments - mostly geared towards…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/aileron
- Owner
- Lodestar
- Published
- 2022-07-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15