Well guys from my point of view, for what its worth. I will be buying my first turbine engine and plane next year. I have been a sport and sport/scale and pattern flyer for the last 18+ years. And right now I am building a new JHH FJ-3 Fury the Navy version of the F86. Its getting a new OS 46VX and Turbax I and will be my first ducted fan jet. I also have a new OS 91VF that I need an airplane to put into I have a new Dynamax fan coming for it. So next year after I get my turbine waiver(Yes I am an AMA member of 18+ years also) So I am looking at the Simjet 1700 AES thats 20+ pounds of thrust which I would love to put into an Avonds F15 I would love to install the scale landing gear as well as ailerons and flaps. I have heard of some guys doing this. So I wont just be an idiot with a turbine jet. I have flown some pretty fast piston planes in the past that could have done their share of damage. I for one cant wait for the turbine prices to come down even more so it will make it easier for me to buy one. But even if the stay the same for the time being I will still buy one. And I look forward to joining my fellow turbine flyers.
Joe