Elytra Autopilot Mod

Overview

This mod adds an autopilot system for elytra flight! It lets you set destinations, maintain altitude, and control your flight speed automatically. Perfect for long-distance travel without constantly adjusting your pitch and yaw.

Features

Autopilot Toggle - Automatically controls your pitch and yaw while gliding
Destination Navigation - Set coordinates to fly to any location automatically
Altitude Control - Maintain a specific height while flying
Terrain Following - Automatically avoid crashing into the ground
Speed Control - Adjust your cruising speed (0.5x to 5x)
On-Screen HUD - Shows autopilot status, destination, and distance while active
GUI Control Panel - Easy-to-use menu for all settings

How to Use

Keybindings (configure in Controls menu under "Autopilot"):

J - Open the Autopilot GUI
K - Toggle autopilot on/off
[ - Decrease speed
] - Increase speed

Getting Started:

Equip your elytra and start gliding
Press J to open the control panel
Click "Enable Autopilot" to start automatic flight control

Setting a Destination:

Open the GUI with J
Enter X, Y, Z coordinates in the fields
Click "Set Destination" - you'll automatically fly there!
Or click "Set Destination to Current Position" to save where you are

Maintaining Altitude:

Enter your target height in the Altitude field
Click "Set Altitude" and "Maintain Altitude"
The autopilot will keep you at that height

Speed Control:

Type a speed value (0.5 to 5.0) in the Speed field
Click "Set Speed"
Or use [ and ] keys to adjust speed while flying

Tips & Tricks

Enable "Follow Terrain" to automatically pull up when close to the ground
Combine destination navigation with altitude control for precise flights
The HUD shows real-time info when autopilot is active
Autopilot automatically disables if you stop gliding

Known Limitations

You must already be gliding with elytra to enable autopilot
Very sharp turns may cause brief instability
Works best with clear flight paths (avoids solid obstacles but not overhangs)