It is a bit of a gamble with your first turbine dollars, but you might want to consider the BobCat. It is not really the best "trainer", but it is a plane that a reasonably capable pilot can fly as a first turbine with help and guidance from turbine savvy friends. The reason I throw it out as an option is that there is little risk that you will get bored with it. If you get to the point where it seems a little weak with a P70, you can trade motors up to a P120 and acceleration and vertical performance become outstanding. It is also a tough airframe that can handle those less than perfect novice landings (speaking from personal experience). The biggest drawbacks are that the BobCat is more expensive, a bit more difficult to fly (land), and it is not currently available from BVM (but rumor has it that it will return soon). PM me if you would like to discuss further.

Bob R.