Originally Posted by
Len Todd
An EDF is as close as your going to get to a turbine powered jet w/o actually getting the turbine. But, ... how about this: Get a real turbine powered jet and fly it on the buddy box. You can get all the practice you need. But, ... get a trainer (i.e. nothing scale or fancy.) The key to success will be linking up with some experienced Jet Guys to help build it and fly it.
The guys are right about getting used to flaps, brakes and retracts. Every plane is different. You switch to a new model and there will be a period of time it takes to integrate them into a successful landing.
Best advice here.
Really, go find some guys, find a guy you have some flying chemistry with and ask his advice. Buy what he recommends, get your waiver and move on. Unless you are Ali, you will scratch up your first jet, so its advisable to not get the prettiest jet on the block.