I dont want to step on toes or pi^s people of. You said it education. If someone wants to get into turbines no matter for what reason, that person needs to be educated in the design and use of these wonderful toys. I will say that if a person has the money to buy a good top dollar turbine then by all means do it. There are some very fine motors being manufactured. I would also say the person on a tight budget who wants to get into jets can for a very small amount of cash if you build your own turbine. I've seen ugly high wing jet trainers people have build for under $200.00 home built motor under $300.00 if you have tools not a problem. I guess I think a little different than some having built several in years past. Its safe to say that most of what comes out of China in the way of machinery is considered to be a kit by all who have purchased these things from China. By that I mean you have to take it apart clean it tweek it, then you have a nice machine most of the time. I have a lathe and mill made in China and I will tell you after cleaning, tweaking the perform as good or better than anything made here USA in fact I have made turbine parts with them and many many other precision parts. The JJs are doing better than the machines from China, but thay run and fly and I beleave there reasonalbly safe. Anyone who wants to get into jets cant be on too tight a budget or they will not get into this aspect of r/c.
So to anyone who wants to buy a cheap turbine, you will need a deep pocket or build or own turbine from scratch or parts and get educated.
Sorry for rambling.
Tim.