Ryan Graves on UAPs and Flying the F/A-18
A former F/A-18 pilot on unidentified aerial phenomena, near misses and why reporting matters.
Ryan Graves went from having no aviation background to flying the F/A-18. In Episode 340, he talks about his training, the unusual objects he encountered in service, and what they mean for airspace safety.
- 01From no aviation background to military aviator
- 02UAP encounters and near misses
- 03Concerns about autonomous aircraft and AI in aviation
- 04Why transparency and reporting matter
Becoming a fighter pilot
Graves describes the demanding training that shaped his career.
Encounters
He recounts encounters with unidentified objects during his service, including near misses that raise airspace safety questions.
What’s next
He discusses autonomous aircraft and AI, and invites pilots to report sightings through Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Ryan Graves
Ryan Graves is a former F/A-18 pilot and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ryan Graves?
A former F/A-18 pilot and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace.
How can pilots report UAP sightings?
Graves invites pilots to share their experiences through Americans for Safe Aerospace.
