There is lag when you flyto/murder/peck. Not sure how many rounds but enough so the person can flee and move a few squares away minimum.

It also drains movement. If you walk to the area exit and take one step, the air form will not be able to fly to you. The air form will either need walk to the exit room and then walk to the new area, or fly up,move to the new area, and flyto you. All involve draining movement.

Best strategy is to remain calm. Simply walk from one area to the next. If you are on the east road, walk to BLack Claw, then walk to the river, then walk back to east road. If the air form is still able to move, then that will be a rare occurence. If you get blinded by peck, then quaff a teleport potion. Carry 3-4 with you.

You can drain the air form quickly if you just walk. Don't spam directions or you will get caught in lag when they strike.