Yes - when he uses flying moves. Remember that both pokemon and moves have types. But as a flying time, and I'm sure you noticed, a lot of his moves are flying type. Or normal type.

[And he nods here. She's following... he's glad she's following, because all these technical details he knows are complex. He can only imagine going in to being a trainer with a pokemon who's evolved, learned a bunch of moves, and has his own developed battle style. Sympathy is lining his voice. They might be friends, but the road to being partners he can't help but suspect will be uphill]