Explained: 'Go Fast' UFO Video - Not Low and Not Fast - Like a Balloon!

The "Go Fast" UFO looks like it's going really fast, but a simple analysis of the data available in the video shows that it is not.

So, the History Channel's "Unidentified" show was wrong and "To the Stars Academy" was wrong. Not only that, but they are either the worst 3D analysts in the world, or they knew it was wrong a year ago and just kept going with it because it's more interesting that way.

[urgx]

What I find to be the most amazing thing about this that no one seems to be talking about is how badass this camera system and software are. To be able to track an object that small, and lock onto it, with a movable camera mounted on a jet flying that fast, is nothing short of astonishing.

[girlnextdoor]

I bet your kids never got away with anything, Mick.

[w.williams]

UFO Guys: We've got this amazing footage of alien aircraft. Mick West: I've got math.

[TVMADoc]

My son is taking Geometry and just about to start Trig. I showed him this video and I can honestly state that he is in awe of your problem solving and math skills.

[safe-keeper]

I love it when "inexplicable" mysteries are dissected this way. Just as beautiful every time.

[neobaud]

Nailed it. It's funny because now that I have seen these analysis videos, when I look at the original videos, I can't understand how I ever saw anything extraordinary.

[fun]

After watching this video, I realize how important it is for kids to learn math really well. :)

[davidmurphy]

Jaw on floor. I've been following the the sceptic / rational community for a long time and you're the best in the business. That was amazing.

[O_Lee]

People want the sensation. Thank you for the explanation.

[therealb]

What program or software is used at 4:36? Looks like a really useful tool for geometry. Please reply.

[tchpowdog]

I completely agree with you on this one. One thing to note that you didn't mention is the direction the plane is flying. If the object was nearest the surface of the ocean, then the plane would either have to be stationary or traveling in the same direction of the object to achieve the visual we see in the video. If the object is at ~13, 000 feet with negligible velocity, then the plane would have to be traveling in the opposite direction that it appears the object is traveling - and this can be confirmed by the angles of the IR sensor. It is ~45 degrees to the left and we know that the 0 degree position of IR sensors are in line with the planes heading - this means the planes is traveling in roughly the 2 o'clock direction in reference to the video.

[iwantdog]

This entire channel is a breath of fresh air. THANK. YOU. MICK WEST. I’m so sick of the lifted trucks, the tattoos, the drugs, the 5 second attention spans. So much mediocrity. So much idiocracy. I know I’m not alone. TY!

[whatdamath]

Great videos Mick, could I use a few second of the footage of your explanation + credit given for a video about this topic? thanks in advance!

[IRoch]

This video should have millions of views

[DoubleBarrelDarrell]

This is fantastic analysis. I've got a friend that is drinking the koolaide of a recent Netflix special. He's usually skeptical, but he's believing now. Videos like this one, firmly rooted in logic and reason, will help get his feet back on the ground.

[cmg]

If it is moving slowly like a balloon why does a tracking device need multiple sweeps to get a lock on it?

[ntme]

I'm back here to rewatch after Chris Lehtos video, he is hell bent on his assertion that the RNG displayed is inaccurate.

[robertsuhrer]

'But you can't use just one set of evidence. You have to look at it all. And we have trained observers!' Well anyone can make mistakes no matter how trained they are. You can't deny the math on the screen. Fly and trust your instruments, not with your eyes as the saying goes....

[jhugard]

Thank you for the excellent breakdown! Had a suspicion it was parallax and slightly annoyed this analysis wasn't published along with the video release.

[MuchBoost]

It was the "Hauling ass" in a mocking way for me hahahahah