[Snooky]

Hi, my lad is 12 and just getting in to cars (currrently flys gliders) and likes the idea of staying with sticks rather than a wheel. A couple of questions please; Is there any reason he couldn't use his Spektrum DX5 radio and an AR receiver?
If this isn't a goer, what entry level stick radio would suit a novice?
Thanks in advance,
Snooky