Let me see if I've got this straight. Don't buy a cheap jet, because one won't really be happy. (Where the heck is Easytiger when you need him?) There's a lot of up front cost in any cheap jet to begin with, which will make one even more unhappy. Yet, if a lack of experience is at the forefront, then one should start with a number of prop jets, trainers etc... How much is all of that going to cost? If a "stepping stone" approach is the way to go, then what age did the 12 year old kid flying the turbine powered BVM Bandit begin his career? Or is flying turbines so easy, even a twelve year old can do it? Okay, so I'm shooting from the hip somewhat. I just think it should be mentioned that there are always exceptions. There's a reason man invented the buddy-box and all of those great RC simulators. I also have a fool-proof way of never crashing a turbine model. Don't fly it. Just let it sit there in your living room and put stanchions around it. LOL

Steve