Park Flyers will break when they crash, forgiving to a certain extent but then if its a newbie nosing it in then it will break. Why not get your F-I-L a nicer park flyer like the Multplex Easy Star or GWS Beaver/E Starter? He will have more time enjoying it than spending time patching up the plane. Both planes are totally easy to fly. Not a warbird like plane but less heartache.