A general observation based on our experiences in the White Box game: it is very, very dangerous to fly in OD&D.
The natural and immediate reaction of everything is to shoot you down instantly with whatever magic they have. A follow-on consequence of this: if we put on a show of flying openly we may be able to make observers frightened by our brazen dis-regard for their paltry abilities…
Paging Zolobachai - Mr. Nine Visions to the white courtesy phone, pease…