[Clips] F18 Pilot Ryan Graves Describes the Gimbal UAP
Analysis Summary
Ryan Graves
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The person discussing the encounter is a military pilot who analyzed a gimbal video of a UAP during training missions. They were operating near an aircraft carrier and noticed radar contacts that were unexpected. The pilot and their crew approached the objects, which were flying at about 150 knots. They got within four to six miles of the objects but could not see them clearly due to darkness. The gimbal video showed one main object and a formation of others. The pilot noted that the objects performed unusual maneuvers, including a vertical climb. After the encounter, the pilot expressed a strong interest in analyzing the video further and believed the objects were closer than previously assessed, impacting their understanding of UAPs.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The interview discusses the gimbal video and the analysis of the object observed by Navy pilots. Claims include the proximity of the object being less than 10 miles and its unexpected radar characteristics. The gimbal object is described as performing a vertical maneuver, raising questions about its nature.
The gimbal object was determined to be less than 10 miles away from the aircraft.
Chris Lato
“I think it's just an amazing amazing video we have to kind of run through.”
Managed by: U.S. Navy
Analyze UAP sightings and radar data
The gimbal object was determined to be less than 10 miles away from the aircraft.
The radar contacts observed by the aircrew were unexpected and displayed interesting characteristics, including a formation of objects.
The gimbal object performed a vertical climb and a maneuver that caused it to change direction.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsnear an aircraft carrier
Virginia Beach, Virginia, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe speaker discusses the gimbal video and related UAP observations but lacks a specific first-person account or detailed corroboration. The claims are based on analysis and interpretation rather than direct experience, leading to a low evidential strength score.
The air crew detected unexpected radar contacts while returning to the aircraft carrier, prompting an investigation.
“they picked up radar contacts that they weren't expecting to see”
The crew maneuvered to intercept the objects, which were moving slowly and in formation.
“they went to intercept it was strange because the objects were coming from the east of the boat”
The crew got within four to six miles of the objects, observing their unusual flight patterns.
“they got to about five you know four to six miles is you know literally what the air crew told me”
The objects maneuvered away from the aircraft, performing unexpected flight maneuvers.
“the objects turned away from the F-18”
The crew visually tracked the objects during the encounter.
Communication among the crew regarding the radar contacts and maneuvers.
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Five Observables (0/5)
The objects were observed moving in a formation and performed unexpected maneuvers, including a turn away from the aircraft.
The encounter involved military pilots intercepting unidentified objects with unusual flight patterns during a training mission.
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Ryan Graves
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