Auto Elytra Flight
by cheaterpaul
Auto Elytra Flight lets players keep an elytra glide going by pressing R, so the wings climb and dive on their own without needing fireworks.
What it does
Once auto-flight is switched on, the mod changes the pitch of the elytra so the flight cycles between descending to gain speed and climbing to gain altitude. Each cycle can add about 10 blocks of height if the player starts from a high enough point, which reduces the need to keep burning fireworks.
The mod is client-side only, so only the player's client needs it and a server can be joined without it. It is published for Forge and NeoForge across 10 release versions, 1.18.2 – 1.21.4, and the code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Forge Port Elytra Auto Flight is the name the author gives for the Forge build's lineage.
Key features
Automatic pitch cycle
The wings alternate between diving for speed and pulling up for altitude without manual input.
Firework-free climbing
Altitude is gained through the pitch cycle itself, so fireworks are not needed to keep height.
Key-bound toggle
Pressing R, the default key, starts or stops auto-flight, and the key can be changed in the controls menu.
Flight settings screen
Pressing R while flying with the wings open brings up a settings screen for the auto-flight behavior.
Real-time flight graph
A graph shows the flight profile in real time, so the player can follow altitude and speed changes.
Lower wing wear
Because the wings are used in a steady cycle, the author notes that durability lasts longer on long flights.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.19.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Long-distance travel
A player crossing a large map can keep the elytra in the air for longer stretches without refilling on fireworks.
Who it’s for: Players who fly with elytra for travel or exploration and want the wings to hold altitude on their own. Because it is client-side, it suits single-player worlds and any multiplayer server, since the server does not need to run it.
How it compares
Elytras Disabled and No Fire Work Fly both run on NeoForge and are client and server mods under the MIT License and open source. Elytras Disabled covers 1.21 – 1.21.8, while No Fire Work Fly targets 1.21.1 only. Entity 0 Elytra Fix is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 under the MIT License, client and server, and is not open source. Auto Elytra Flight is client-side only, so its effect is limited to the player who installs it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Elytra Flight | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-02-15 |
| Elytras Disabled | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-08-16 |
| No Fire Work Fly | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-20 |
| Entity 0 Elytra Fix | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2025-10-25 |
Questions
Does Auto Elytra Flight need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Auto Elytra Flight support?
Which key turns auto-flight on?
In the catalog
Auto Elytra Flight is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,908 Transportation mods for Forge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
When flying with the elytra wings and this mod, you can press the assigned (default "R") key to enable "Auto Flight". The auto-flight will modify your pitch (the up-down direction you are looking) to cycle between going down and gaining speed, and going up and gaining alitude. If you start from a high enough point…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-elytra-flight
- Owner
- cheaterpaul
- Published
- 2022-08-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-02-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15