So what,

Foam is cheap experience..and after a few crashes he will be listening to his instructor with both ears.

Lighten-up already, these are TOY airplanes designed for fun and enjoyment. Most foam kits have a recommended setup that is fine for a beginner. I'm almost positive that the OP is literate and can read instructions. It's just not as hard as you two 'experienced flyers' make it out to be.

I have often wondered why people make something so simple seem so difficult. Keep failing till you succeed,...would be expensive with trainers, but with foam, it's just glue and activator.

Oh...and I meant to say a 6 mil depron foamie kit, not a 3 mil. Go out and learn to fly. Listen to those who encourage, and never let anyone tell you that this is hard to do. It takes TIME and PRACTICE...lots of it but it most certainly is not hard to do. You will not get TIME and PRACTICE once a week with your instructor. Once you have had a few lessons, play with foam...it's cheap, safe and YOU WILL CRASH...a lot. Enjoy !!!