Flight Safety For Pilots During UAP Encounters w/ Ryan Graves (Inquire Anomalous 4/8/23)
Analysis Summary
Ryan Graves
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Ryan Graves is a former Navy pilot who served for about 11 years. He spoke at a conference in 2023 about his experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during his military service. Between 2014 and 2015, he and other pilots observed strange objects on radar that they initially thought were errors. They later confirmed these were physical objects when one nearly collided with their aircraft. Graves described one object as a dark gray cube inside a clear sphere. He noted that similar sightings continued years later among new pilots. After realizing the potential national security risks, he began advocating for better reporting and understanding of UAP. His experiences led him to believe that studying these phenomena could improve aviation safety and foster innovation in science.
Program Intelligence Analysis
Ryan Graves discusses his experiences as a Navy pilot observing anomalous aerial phenomena and the implications for national security. He emphasizes the need for improved reporting mechanisms and the importance of understanding these phenomena for aviation safety.
A near midair collision occurred with an anomalous object that was described as a dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere.
Ryan Graves
“We need to know what's above our skies for national security and also for aviation safety.”
During 2014 and 2015, pilots observed anomalous objects in the airspace, initially attributing the radar data to errors until they began to correlate with IR sensor data.
A near midair collision occurred with an anomalous object that was described as a dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere.
The U.S. Navy has documented multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that remain unexplained and pose a potential national security risk.
The gimbal and go-fast videos released by the Navy were captured by pilots who later recognized them as their own experiences.
There is a need for improved reporting mechanisms and procedures for UAP sightings within the military and commercial aviation sectors.
Encounter Context
Factual DetailsThe analysis found no structured encounter context.
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe speaker, Ryan Graves, provides a detailed account of his experiences as a Navy pilot observing UAPs, including radar data and near midair incidents. While he shares specific observations and corroborates them with other pilots, the lack of independent corroboration and the absence of physical evidence limits the overall strength of the claims.
The experiencer discusses initial radar observations of unidentified objects during Navy operations, noting uncertainty and the need for further investigation.
“we were observing those uncertainties through our radar systems initially”
The experiencer recounts a near midair collision with an unidentified object, describing it as a dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere.
“he described it of course as a dark gray or Black Cube inside of a clear sphere”
The experiencer reflects on the ongoing nature of UAP sightings and the need for better reporting mechanisms and safety protocols.
“we need to have the scientific Integrity to actually figure out what it is instead of ignoring it”
Attempted visual confirmation of radar targets
Communication among pilots and crew regarding sightings
radar and sensor anomalies
Appearance: dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere
Five Observables (1/5)
The craft was described as a dark gray or black cube inside a clear sphere, observed during a near midair incident.
The encounter involved multiple radar observations and a near midair collision with an unidentified object, highlighting the ongoing nature of UAP sightings among military pilots.
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