Meet the Host Rob Reider is one of the most sought-after announcers on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows âSword of Excellence.â A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then heâs announced over 275 shows from Maine to California to Japan. Heâs known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning, Sportyâs Pilot Shops âLearn to Flyâ videos. Heâs an aviation educator whoâs helped thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.