The avonds F16 would be a far better choice for turbine over the Y/A F16, it's much larger. Also good is the Aviation Design F16. I don't know that an F16 is really the best choice for a first jet to begin with though, they have a pretty small wing which can result in a high wing loading pretty fast.
At any rate, with the ease of operation of turbines, and the reliability of them, I don't really think it's necessary to start with DF anymore, I never had much luck with Fans, but turbines, oh man what a rush