Ahhhh, memories...
15 to 20 years ago back in New Zealand our local club was having a Fly-In during the winter solstice. Some guy brought out a JPX Turbine mounded to a plank for a demo.
SCUBA tank air start and an external oil tank. It was so cold (About 5-10 degrees celcius) that the oil was to thick for him to start it. Still, it sounded good when he spun it up trying to get the fire lit.

The very first Turbine I heard flying was my very first turbine I got mounted to a Reaction 54 2 to 3 years ago. Jetcat P70. (At least it was until it decided to wrap itself around the front wheel of the landowners Chevy truck! Oops)
Each and every time I fly my Jets now I still get that same kick and tingle down the spine I got when I flew that first Turbine. Especially now I am at a new club where I'm the only Turbine flier out there. Everyone stops and watches the BRIGHT ORANGE jet tear around the sky.

George