I think I got my boy started a little early...he just turned three. I think he should be able to handle this 89" Decathlon. Ashley, welcome to RC. It is very important that we pass on the knowledge of building and flying planes. It warms my heart to see young people participating in building projects. Take it from someone who knows; you'll <u>never</u> get the same satisfaction from an ARF that you get from building your own plane and watching it take off, fly, and, hopefully, land successfully. It is one of the best ways to see hard work, long hours of sanding, and attention to detail pay off.