Magnus doesn't need to worry about the whole awkward silence thing. There isn't usually a whole lot of silence in general when Rotorstorm's around.

"I gotta admit. I'm a little disappointed you Autobots didn't bring any of your fliers to earth with you. Cars are cool and all, but I'd kill to do some fancy flying with someone who...is a plane or is a helicopter."

Alternatively, there's always the chance she'll get into a dogfight with one of the Decepticons at some point. Now that could be a good test of her skills.