Jeff, earlier I sent the following exert to my friend who crashed.

Three alternatives might be considered to sort of solve the unknown dead engine problem, prudent throttle management, high throttle limits programmed in the radio (too much power), and an engine out alert. None are good alternatives. In the learning stages the mental/emotional restraint associated with prudent throttle management (slooow) is overwhelmingly difficult. Another split second lapse is inevitable. … It goes against all known experience to throttle down to get out of trouble.

Bill S