September 3, 1993: UFO's + Art & Ramona's Black Triangle Sighting - John Lear

John Lear presents his extensive credentials and insider knowledge of extraterrestrial contact in this foundational interview. The veteran pilot with over 16,000 flight hours and 18 world speed records describes how his UFO research began after reading Bud Hopkins' "Missing Time" and encountering Air Force personnel who witnessed alien craft landings. Lear details his unique background as the son of Learjet inventor William Lear and his work flying secret missions worldwide for government agencies. His aviation expertise includes flying 160 different aircraft types across 50 countries, giving him unparalleled access to classified information about recovered alien technology. The discussion covers Lear's transition from skeptical pilot to UFO researcher after learning about the Rendlesham Forest incident from military witnesses. He explains how his father's connections in aerospace and defense industries provided access to insider testimonies about government UFO programs. This early interview establishes the credibility and access that would make Lear one of the most important UFO whistleblowers, setting the stage for his later revelations about underground bases and alien-government agreements.