I am going to buy my brother(almost 30) a R/C electric plane for Christmas. He is a VERY BUSY person(resident med student in (KY). I have flown some electric r/c planes before such as a zagi 400x and have read and understand most terms on the electric side of the hobby, however, I am not current with the available products. I am asking for recommendations for my gift to my brother based on the following.

Never flown before(I will be giving him some basic lessons on my zagi for a few sessions before his flights with his plane)
must have good control- I am leaning toward a 3 channel-not overly aggressive though
descent power-I am thinking somewhere around a 400 class motor.(not overly aggressive though, its open.
parkflyer-like-he will be flying in a HUGE park, but it is still a park. but ample space.
I want him to be able to shut the motor off and soar/thermal/glide for extended flight time and relaxation.-so maybe a glider type.-important
components compatible with other systems(upgrades, alt least the controller).
acceptable ease of repair-he has almost no time, so I want him to be able to enjoy it, and if things break to be able to repair relatively easily or find new parts easily and relatively cheaply.
I want it to be fun! he is a sophisticated individual and don't want him to get bored of it right away as he will most likely not upgrade himself.
<$200 or so

Thank you for your help, this post is open for anyone's input begginer-you old pros out there.

Kevin

P.S. When I talked to him he said he was looking at
megatech Merlin
Firebird
but I don't think he knows much at all.
I was thinking of Graupner Terry or Tipsy and some others like a easyglider and easy star.