Pilot Breaks the Silence on UAP Encounters - with Chris Van Voorhis | Merged EP 0104

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February 14, 2023
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Chris Van Voorhis

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10

Chris Van Voorhis

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

Chris Van Voorhees is a commercial pilot with over 30,000 flight hours. He began flying at 14 years old and has had multiple UAP encounters throughout his career. In one encounter in 2005, while flying over the International Date Line, he and his crew saw three large, triangular-shaped discs that reflected sunlight. They observed the objects for about 15 seconds before they disappeared. Chris felt honored to witness this event, which changed his perspective on UAPs, making him believe they are real and should be studied scientifically. He continues to share his experiences and emphasizes the need for a centralized reporting system for pilots to discuss UAP sightings without fear of repercussions.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The interview features Chris Van Voorhees, a commercial pilot, discussing his experiences with UAPs and the stigma surrounding such encounters in the aviation community. He emphasizes the need for open dialogue and reporting mechanisms for pilots to safely share their experiences without fear of repercussions.

Primary Revelation

In 2005, while flying over the International Date Line, I saw three large, triangular-shaped discs that were glowing and moving in formation.

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Chris Van Voorhees
witnesspro disclosure
commercial pilot
Over 30,000 flight hoursExperience as a captain for various aircraftMaintains contact with other witnessesDescribes UAP experiences in detail

It really opened my mind; it made me suddenly say, hey, these things are not in the fantasy world, these things are real.

UAP Reporting Systemmodern (2022)alleged

Managed by: FAA

To provide a centralized reporting mechanism for UAP sightings

non human intelligencehighly specific

In 2005, while flying over the International Date Line, I saw three large, triangular-shaped discs that were glowing and moving in formation.

Source: Chris Van VoorheesEvent: 2005-01-01 | Claimed: 2022-01-01
coverupspecific

Many pilots, including myself, have seen UAPs but are hesitant to report them due to fear of ridicule or repercussions from airlines.

Source: Chris Van VoorheesEvent: 2022-01-01 | Claimed: 2022-01-01
coverupspecific

There is a stigma around discussing UAPs in the aviation community, which prevents open dialogue about these encounters.

Source: Chris Van VoorheesEvent: 2022-01-01 | Claimed: 2022-01-01
internationalvague

UAPs may be interested in our nuclear capabilities, as they have been observed near nuclear aircraft carriers and facilities.

Source: Chris Van VoorheesEvent: 2022-01-01 | Claimed: 2022-01-01
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
2022-08-09Year: 2022

in the vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, California, united_states

urban
2 witnesses mentionedChris Van Voorhees

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
High Evidential StrengthScore: 20/21first person
Detail & Specificity
4/3
Corroboration
3/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
4/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
4/3

The speaker, a highly experienced commercial pilot, provides a detailed account of multiple UAP encounters, including specific observations and corroboration from other crew members. The narrative includes precise descriptions of the UAP's behavior and characteristics, as well as the emotional impact of the experiences, contributing to a strong evidential context.

initial sightingseconds

While flying, the experiencer observed three large disc-shaped objects in a triangular formation.

I suddenly saw some kind of flash, looked up, and there were three large discs arranged in a triangle.

intense observationminutes

The experiencer and crew observed the objects for about 15 seconds, discussing their size and behavior.

We were talking to another plane, and they saw it too; we only saw it for about 15 seconds.

reflection and discussionongoing

The experiencer reflects on the encounter, discussing its impact on their perception of UAPs.

It really opened my mind; it made me suddenly say, hey, these things are not in the fantasy world.

noeticextraordinary
8/10

Gained new understanding about UAPs

visualextraordinary
9/10

Saw three large discs in a triangular formation

auditory
5/10

Conversations with crew and other pilots

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Shapedisc
Size100 feet wide
Colorreflective
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementinstant acceleration
Five Observables (4/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Three large disc-shaped objects were observed in a triangular formation, reflecting sunlight and moving with incredible speed.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple pilots witnessing the same UAP, leading to a shared experience that challenged their understanding of aviation and reality.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10
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Chris Van Voorhis

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1