Actually I don't think it's a great idea to learn on a jet, but I was thinking of that add that pops up here all the time. The yellow straigt wing jet that looks like a trainer. Of course the add didn't pop up this time so I don't know the name, but I know you've all seen it. Anyway, it sure does look like a trainer and the engine starting is all automatic. The contruction and safty of a big trainer with a jet is one thing, but I don't think it would be completely imposible to learn to fly on a trainer with a jet on it's back. I'm teaching my son to fly on a low wing sport plane right now and it's slow but progressing fine.

Note: Just trying to answer the question if it could be done, not if I think he should try it.

Edit: Great, now the add pops up. Facet 1200/2300.

Edit 2: Just to be real clear for all of you that think I'm a little (or a lot) nuts [&:] I think it's a real bad idea too.