With all that said, I'm a fan of people knowing what they are getting themselves into with this hobby. It's not just buying a model plane, and definitely not just the price of the kit. For someone who is already into this sure, it makes sense to give them a plane they want and have that be it. But there are setup costs associated with flying planes as other have mentioned- radio, field gear, etc. And while it's not absolutely required a club membership is a major boost to doing this since aviation, even in model form, requires knowledge and skill that no beginner has. I don't mean to discourage you in any way; just understand that this is a hobby, not a toy. If he's into it you'll be the best girlfriend ever. Just understand that a trainer kit won't bring much joy in the long run if he can't also have the related things too.