Is this American VTPR?

When I first viewed this video of Cody Remington maneuvering his Espada-R moldie, it took my breath away. Then the more I looked at it I realized maybe this is an American version of VTPR with its daring in your face flying style and he makes it look so easy. This is pure skill and he's such a young man. Oh and by the way he's a member of the US F3J Soaring team who has already amassed many awards and competition wins in his quiver!