Hang Glider
by Fuzs
Hang Glider lets players leave a cliff and glide through the sky, with a glider they deploy from their inventory and steer in flight.
What it does
Players deploy the glider, jump from a height and keep it open while the wind carries them. Flight controls are meant to feel smooth, and wind and movement shape the path so the player must keep a heading. A glider can be reinforced for more speed and sturdier flights, which gives a reason to craft upgrades into the setup.
The mod is built for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. It requires Fabric API, Forge Config API Port and Puzzles Lib, and it works on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. Settings can be changed in game through a configuration menu on Fabric, or edited in the config files kept in .minecraft/config. Builds cover 1.18.2 – 26.3, the latest file being 26.3.0 for 26.3 on Fabric and NeoForge, and the code is released under the MIT License as open source. The author states that the glider is mostly a port of Open Glider by gr8pefish, and that all assets come from that mod.
Key features
Deployable glider
The glider is placed into use from the inventory, then opened for a jump from any cliff or height.
Wind-driven flight
Wind and movement affect the glide, so the route bends as the player moves through the air.
Reinforced glider upgrades
Reinforcing the glider increases its speed and makes the flight sturdier.
Configurable mechanics
Flight values can be adjusted through the in-game config screen or the client, common and server config files.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Required by 1 mod
Use cases
Scenic travel
Players cross valleys and mountains by gliding instead of walking or riding a mount.
Who it’s for: Players who want an alternative way to travel across a world, and server owners who want to offer gliding as part of a survival or adventure setup.
How it compares
Gliders is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and open source, with client and server as its environment. Glide Away! is server-side only, works on Fabric and Quilt for 1.20.4 – 26.3, and is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. To Glide is licensed under the MIT License, is not open source, and is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Glider | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-26 |
| Gliders | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-12-18 |
| Glide Away! | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.4 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-11 |
| To Glide | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-01 |
Questions
Does Hang Glider need Fabric API?
Does the server need Hang Glider?
In the catalog
Hang Glider is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Hang Glider adds a hang glider to soar through the skies. 🪂 Simply deploy it, leap from a cliff, and glide through your world with smooth and natural flight controls. Scenic travel has never felt this good. ☁️ Wind and movement create a more immersive flying experience, encouraging you to stay on course as you glide…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hang-glider
- Owner
- Fuzs
- Published
- 2023-04-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15