First. I've been flying since 2000 or so. Mostly Giant Scale props. I've been flying a heavy P-47 and some other warbirds. Additionally, I own several ducted fan jets. Finally....I've flown others jets here and there so I'm aware of the lag etc etc. I'm trying to finally get my Turbine Waiver this summer and fly. I'm going to do all the standard AMA requirements so that isn't an issue.

I have been sloooooooowly converting a Falcon 120 to a nice glassed jet with Dreamwork trailing link gear (air). But my time has been hijacked from life responsibilities so that process isn't moving as fast. I'm looking to get something more ready to fly with the intent to eventually move thing over to my JL 1/8 F16...which also needs a little work.

I'm looking for a nice trainer sport jet in the $2k range, can be used, but not abused. RCU classifieds stinks now so that doesn't help......Things I'm not interested in....Twin boom jets (I already have one), Reaction 54, Ventrix..those styles just don't do it for me at the price points they are

My current gear
Jet Central Rabbit VT-90 (propane start) with ZERO runtime.
I have lots of JR8411 servos
Smart Fly powerxpander/regulators
Plenty of LION/LIpoly batts.
I have some kind of gear/gear door sequencer (I don't recall the brand but it worked fine on the F-16 when I messing with it)
JR10x on 2.4 and a JR12X
Sullivan Skywriter Smoke pump
Misc jet accessories, like festo fittings, lines, UAT, brake valve
DW trail link gear (they may fight other jets than the F120?)
Details 4 Scale A-4 fuel tank pod. I was going to use this on the F120 and F16 for smoke


I'd like some thoughts from those that have more experience as most of the sports jets look pretty similar.
Pilot Predator (Tony said my turbine would fit) complete kit $2500 approx. not complete in the $1999 range
T-1 Mini (not sure of the complete cost or if my turbine would fit)
Pilot Dolphin (heard mixed reviews on this plane in the tail area)
Sparrow (higher price point)
Just do a foam jet but cost with a Kingtech turbine is higher

Jets I do like, but appear to be outside my budget or not quite complete enough
Scorpion
DV8R (too big for my turbine though)
Panther military jet (not sure it would be good as a first nor typically complete, but I do like it)