I have to agree with the post about getting the Boomerang or even a Facet. It's a good sport type jet that appears to be very forgiving. Engines are another choice and I will tend to go with something a little better and more proven designs. Airplanes do tend to go but a turbine will stay with you for quite some time due to the expense involve. Do go out to the field where other turbine fliers go and ask questions. Ask a lot of questions! then do more home work by researching products and reviews. Probably the best information though will come from the guys out there doing the flying. They've already learned quite a bit about this area of the R/C world. Probably been through a few failures and successes which you can probably benefit from. Heck you might even run into a chap who's ready to sell a good turbine fairly cheap because he or she wants to go to something else.

Another thing is to read through the jet forums posted here. Myself as a new turbine flier who just qualified for my AMA waiver this past weekend, have learned a great deal about this part of the R/C world. I've been flying R/C airplane for almost 25 years and seen and done just about everything there is with R/C with exception of turbines. There were many things that I didn't know and I have learned a lot and still continue to do so. I've also been able to contribute on several occasions due to my background. So it work both ways.

Welcome to the turbine world. Take your time and do your home work. Above all ask questions like what you did here and listen to the experts.

Cheers