I don't disagree with what most have said, but then I don't know how BIG your pocketbook is either. Not looking up prices; but I would guess about $150 for the plane and about the same for the engine . Not a bad start and maybe a place to leave it till he gets to decide just where HE wants to go with this. If you go this far you might want to consider locating a club where he will be able to get help ( join) . You may even want to just get a plane and a membership to the club . Another thing to consider : he may want to go electric , in that case the ENGINE is out ( by the way I DO agree with that engine for that plane ) . If you can I think it would be a smart move to go to a local club and see what kind of HELP they will give and possibly what their instructors can do to help. They may even have someone that would like to assist him in this venture. NEVER turn down good help . ENJOY !!! Red .