Merry Christmas everyone, hope Santa was generous to all. What he brought me was enough cash to afford my first jet !
I have been lurking around here for several months and have learned a lot but still haven't quite decided on my first jet. Cost will be a factor, but since I'm a VERY slow builder it will probably get spread out over the next year or so. Anyway, my choices---

1. CARF Rookie, the quintessential first jet. Cost effective BUT as I understand it, a bit delicate in that it dings / dents very easily. Not a good idea around my shop ( translation, I'm a bit of a clutz at times ). If I'm wrong about this please enlighten me as I really like this plane otherwise.

2. Aviation Design Exocet. Can't find out that much about this one except that it has the flying qualities I'm looking for and is relatively inexpensive. I would like to know more if anyone has the info and time. Ease of building, quality, cost, dealer in US a good guy to work with ? I'd really like to know more about this one.

3. Skymaster Hawk. Now we're talkin' but may be a bit heavy on my budget. If it's worth it, so be it. It'll just take me a while longer to get it in the air is all. I'm not in a big hurry here.

4. Tamjets Viper Jet. Same as Hawk.

I know this horse has been about beaten to death here but it seems there is always something new coming out and new info to be had. Your opinions and positive input are most appreciated.

Thanks everyone,

Dave