To Glide

Take to the skies—no wings required.

To Glide adds a simple but immersive gliding system to Minecraft, letting you slow your fall and travel through the air using handheld gliders. Whether you're exploring mountains, escaping danger, or just enjoying the view, gliding gives you a new way to move through the world.

Features

• Handheld GlidersActivate a glider mid-air to reduce fall speed and glide forward.
• Smooth Aerial MovementControl your descent and momentum for a natural, responsive flying experience.
• Toggle SystemTurn gliding on and off instantly while in the air.
• Dyeable GlidersCustomize your glider’s appearance with any color.
• Third-Person AnimationsDynamic arm positioning and item alignment while gliding for better immersion.
• No Elytra RequiredGlide early-game without needing rare endgame items.

How It Works

1. Hold a glider in your main hand
2. Jump or fall from a height
3. Right-click mid-air to activate gliding
4. Control your descent and direction
5. Right-click again to deactivate

You must be slightly above the ground to start gliding.

Mechanics

• Gradual fall speed reduction
• Forward momentum scaling
• Automatic deactivation when:
  • touching the ground
  • entering water
  • using Elytra

Customization

• Fully dyeable like leather armor
• Works with resource packs
• Designed to visually fit both classic and slim player models

License & Credits

Special thanks to L33tfox for allowing me to use his mod as a template