🇮🇸 Icelandic Record: 21 Ultralights in Formation

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On 29 May 2025, Iceland set a new milestone in aviation history: 21 ultralight aircraft took off together in coordinated formation, circling the country from Hólmsheiði to Selfoss, over Þingvellir National Park, and back via Tungubakki.

A feat of organization, safety, and modern technology.

What made this unprecedented flight possible was SafeSky. Every aircraft used the app to see each other in real-time, maintaining formation and spacing without ever needing to ask: “Where are you?”

Jonas S Sverisson, the event's organiser and Board Member of the European Microlight Federation said:

“All aircraft of the trip used the SafeSky app, which proved very efficient. All were visible when taking off and in flight. In the air, they did not need to ask the others ‘Where are you?’. 
And, for all our friends on the ground: their flight was visible live in real-time worldwide!” 

While the aircraft were not visible on conventional tracking systems like Flightradar24, SafeSky ensured continuous, live visibility — both for fellow pilots in the air and for observers on the ground.

SafeSky transforms a pilot’s smartphone into a connected traffic-sharing tool. No extra hardware needed. It provides the best of eConspicuity in a lightweight, mobile-friendly form, especially ideal for ultralight and recreational aviation.

This record-setting event is a shining example of how SafeSky brings pilots together, increasing both safety and enjoyment. It’s not just a tool, it’s a new standard for modern airspace awareness.

🎥 Watch the take-off: YouTube video

📸 Photo & video highlights: Google Photos album