Elytra Flight Detector
A lightweight client-side HUD mod that detects when you're actively flying with an Elytra and displays a configurable on-screen indicator.
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About this Mod
Elytra Flight Detector
Elytra Flight Detector is a lightweight client-side Minecraft mod for Fabric 1.21.4+ that detects when the player is ACTUALLY flying with an Elytra — not just wearing one.
The mod uses real Elytra flight detection (isFallFlying()) and displays a customizable HUD indicator while gliding.
Perfect for PvP, survival, exploration, movement practice, and players who want clear visual feedback during Elytra flight.
Features
- Real Elytra flight detection
- HUD indicator while flying
- Instant flight state updates
- Optional sound notification
- Configurable HUD settings
- Lightweight and optimized
- Client-side only
- Multiplayer compatible
- Sodium compatible
- Mod Menu integration
- Cloth Config support
- HUD Customization
You can configure:
- HUD position
- Scale
- Text color
- Background visibility
- Opacity
- Sound notifications
- Icon visibility
Technical Details
- Minecraft: 1.21.4+
- Mod Loader: Fabric
- Java: 21+
- Environment: Client-side
- License: MIT
Dependencies
Required:
- Fabric API
Optional:
- Mod Menu
- Cloth Config
If you play on 26.1+:
- Open config screen by clicking 'Y'
Available Versions
How to Install Elytra Flight Detector on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Elytra Flight Detector". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+8 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Elytra Flight Detector server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Elytra Flight Detector compatible with fabric?
Elytra Flight Detector officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Elytra Flight Detector – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Elytra Flight Detector consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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