My 2 ¢’s:
I have a Fei Bao Panther, which I purchased in 2008 for myfirst jet.
I’ve got just over 100 flights on it and I have to say thatthe airframe is solid and it’s easy to see and easy to fly.
However, the Fei Bao landing gear system is junk. In fact, I’venot seen a Fei Bao product with an acceptable set of landing gear.
I’ve since replaced the retract units with Robart’s and reengineeredthe Fei Bao struts.
I also have a CARF Tutor in 1:4 scale under constructionwith Behotec landing gear. The glass work on the Tutor is very well done and Ireally appreciate the craftsmanship of the Behotec landing gear; beautifulstuff!!
I would recommend a ‘straight-wing’ jet of some kind,sport or scale.
I prefer scale and the Panther or Tutor would be excellentchoices for a first jet.
Good luck in your search! J
Joe D.