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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 39 MIN

He Built a UFO Tracking System for the FAA… Then Everything Went Wrong

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UAP Files Podcast S4|E29 | Former FAA contractor Ryan Lingo joins the UAP Files Podcast to tell his story for the very first time.Ryan says he worked as a GIS software developer supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), where he built a prototype system designed to analyse UAP reports by comparing pilot sightings against satellite orbital data. According to Ryan, the project ultimately reached the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).What happened next forms the basis of his allegations.Ryan discusses why he says the project ended, his claims of retaliation after filing complaints, the federal whistleblower actions he has submitted, and why he believes psychological operations were used against him. He also explains the satellite-tracking software he developed, how it was designed to identify conventional explanations for UAP reports, and why some cases remained unresolved.This is Ryan's first interview. As always on UAP Files Podcast, the purpose is to provide a platform for guests to explain their experiences while encouraging viewers to think critically, examine the available evidence, and reach their own conclusions.Topics discussed:• Ryan's background working with the FAA as a Leidos contractor• Building a UAP monitoring prototype using satellite orbital data• Why the project was reportedly shared with the ODNI• The role of Starlink and satellite "glint" in explaining UAP reports• The cases that couldn't be explained by satellite geometry• Ryan's allegations of retaliation after filing complaints• His federal whistleblower complaints and ongoing investigations• The use of aliases and psychological operations claims• Whether governments are taking UAP reports more seriously• Where Ryan believes the evidence leads today⚠️ Important: The claims discussed in this interview are Ryan Lingo's own. They have not been independently verified by UAP Files. The purpose of this interview is to document his account and allow viewers to assess the information for themselves.If you enjoyed the interview, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing. Support the UAP Files Podcast with a coffee 🙏 https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSRyan’s Book: https://a.co/d/04o805xbRyan on X: https://x.com/PlausiblyDeniUAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/Substack article accompanying this episode: https://open.substack.com/pub/uapf/p/new-faa-whistleblower-he-built-a?r=3avcjy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true#UFO #UAP #Whistleblower #FAA #ODNI #Disclosure #UAPFiles #RyanLingo #Aliens #Congress #aaro #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast

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