You mentioned jets that would be suitable for the beginner and you mentioned two that I think would be overkill for someone and their first jet. The bobcat and the balsa bandit. Although these planes are excellent flying planes I don't think they are beginner jets. The balsa bandit has the speed brake, gear doors, flaps, etc. that the beginner would have to contend with. I think for a first jet having to deal with this would be just a bit overwhelming along with everything else that is going on. Let's not forget that the balsa bandit has it's issues with the sheeting cracking on hard landings and to be honest all beginners will make hard landings. The bobcat is not as "busy" as the BB but it also has it's quirks as well. Like I said before the BB and BC are excellent flying machines and would make excellent 2nd jets, but not beginner airplanes in my opinion.

Patrick