E340: Ryan Graves UAP’s and F18’s

Pilot to Pilot

Justin Siems

Leisure, Hobbies, Business, Aviation, Careers

4.9 • 938 Ratings

🗓️ 2 September 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

Ryan Graves, a former F-18 pilot and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace, joins us to delve into the intriguing and often perplexing world of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). We kick off the conversation by exploring Ryan’s journey from aviation novice to military aviator, discussing the intense training and experiences that shaped his career. He shares some mind-boggling encounters with mysterious objects during his service, including near misses that raise eyebrows and questions about airspace safety. Our discussion also touches on the growing concerns surrounding autonomous aircraft and AI in aviation, and how these technologies might impact the future of flying. As we wrap up, Ryan emphasizes the importance of transparency and reporting in addressing UAP sightings, inviting listeners to engage with their own experiences through his organization.

Check out Ryan’s organization Safeaerospace.org

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1:05.7	My name is Ryan Graves. I'm a former F-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy, and I'm currently the
1:10.6	executive director at Americans for Safe Aerospace.
1:13.9	Aviation, what is going on?
1:15.3	And welcome back to the Pilot the Pilot podcast.
1:17.8	My name is Justin Seams, and I am your host.
1:20.5	Today's episode is with Ryan Graves.
1:22.7	Ryan is a former F-18 pilot in the Navy.
1:25.5	He's also the creator of Americans for Safe Aerospace,
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