+1 with everything said above.

a good EDF jet like the Habu32 or something of the like will give you a good bit of experience of "jet" flying w/o the rules of the turbine waiver. My experience was allot of 3D/pattern giant scale models, Warbirds, Heli's, DF jets and Q40 pylon racers before i got into jets. I had flown all kinds of airplanes to gain different techniques needed for different types of flying. After a few years absence in the hobby, i got back into jets with a Comp-Arf Eurosport. Its semi-scale, has great handling characteristics even as slow speeds and is moderately fast. Landing is a breeze as long as you keep the nose up to keep the speed consistent, and since its a fairly simple airframe setup wise, I have recommended it to a few people who have similar background experience in RC as i did.