RE: what was your first jet
At first I had a DF F-16 from Byron. OS 77 and Byrojet for power. Then a F-16 from Gleichauf, with a Rossi 90 and Gleichauf fan. Great engine (on 30 % Nitro)
My first turbine powered jet was a F-15 from Shleicher.
Had one flight with it, on the second it was a twin.
Next was a F-16 from Avonds. Then a Gripen.
A F-18C arrived today. Waiting for a Hawk and a Boomerang XL.
I also recommend a F-16 to be the first jet powered model as long as you can safely handle a 60/90 size pattern model.
Gudmund