No. He's getting a Flyzone Playmate to fly around his backyard. This doesn't mean he'll eventually be flying glow planes, gassers, or even bigger electrics.

The Playmate is about as simple as it gets. If, someday he wants to go into bigger and better things, then he can worry about ailerons.

Besides, I have always advocted the use of a 3-channel plane for those who have no experience and want to go it alone. Without proper instruction, ailerons can get a beginner in trouble very quickly!