None of those planes are really for beginners.

All ready to fly planes require an experienced eye to go over the plane, adjust and fix potential problems, and trim it out during the first flight....

Consider something like this

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It's virtually indestructable, and he'll not tire of it.

You'll pay more up front due to the radio and parts you have to purchase, but it will last.

He'll also learn how to set up larger aircraft by dealing with this one.