David,

That is my thinking exactly. I think flying helis makes one a much better fixed wing pilot. (You can not fly a heli with one hand.) As I stated in my post, I loved planes, but just did not like the building process. (I am so meticulous that it took me forever to finish one). Then when the first ARFs came out, all I saw was junk. However, the ARF's I am seeing now are really sharp. I had been thinking about a new low wing for myself for several months. Then when I saw the Inside RC segment on jets, I am hooked on plane again. I will not stop flying helis because I do still love them, but the sounds & looks of those turbine jets has me excited.
I appreciate the encouraging words & info you guys have provided. I have been doing a lot of reading on this forum & everyone seems so helpful. I will be asking more questions in the future as I get closer to buying my first jet. I want to get my AMA waiver before I even purchase the plane. In the mean time, I am picking out a new plane to begin my graduation to jet pilot.