If you look at his models he has a goldburg cub. But regardless I think he can probably handle the ucd but I would recommend him try something alittle more sporty. I still stand by the escapade. You can get that thing in the air all told under 300. The OS 46 AX is more than enough power for it, and I believe you can easy pay that engine on tower. My escapade can do almost anything I want it to do. Just not large enough control surfaces for true 3 d. You will really enjoy this model trust me its a blast to fly. Its just a fun one to own, I love to throw it around the sky then put my trainer back up for an easier flight session, then go back balls to the walls with the escapade.