ORIGINAL: GraemeEllis
Preferably I'd be looking for a model with similar flying characteristics as the formentioned Kadet, but as a RTF, Plug and Fly, or inexpensive to outfit ARTF?
Wingspan should be below 2000 mm, and although I know a balsa model would last longer,
This airplane is the closest airplane to the characteristics of a well set up Seniorita or Senior Kaydet that I have ever flown. I do not own one but have trained some folks with those.
I have no idea if the size is right for you, Don,t speak metric but its smaller than the Seniorita. This is the latchkey package also a lot cheaper as a 'receiver ready airplane.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCKWL&P=RF
Just a parting thought. Assuming the desire is to introduce him to model aviation and to be able to share the adventure with him as he progresses then sometimes you run the risk when purchasing the sometimes cheaper more toy like products that he may not embrace the hobby. This when sometimes with a better airplane choice he just may.
John