So how much would it cost to get started in turbine helicopters including all the ground/support equipment?

Support equipment is minimal. One extra charger for the ECU battery if you want to charge both the ECU and the RX pack at the same time. A fuel container and pump for kerosene for example the Jersey Modeler Fuel Can. A can of Powermax Propane for the start and thats about it.

Jetcopter SX $5000.00
Schltze Charger $160.00
Jersey Modeler Can $200.00
Powermax Propane $2.99

$5400.00 plus normal radio gear ----CHEAP!!!!!

Jason Somes
JetCat USA
D.F.U.

OK, here is what I expect to outlay on my upcoming Jetcopter SX:

Basic heli.........$5,000
Chargers (MRC 959 @ $60 each) .....$120
3500 MaH NiMh sub A packs x 2 @ 30........$60
Futaba 9252 servo's @ 75 each x 3.........$225
Futaba GY 601 Gyro combo.......................$310
Futaba 149DP RX.........................$150
Bifurcated aftermarket exhaust: a MUST @ $225
Electronic switch.......................$35
Fuel can, pump, ect..............$210
Turbine Oil, case price...........$200
Powermax, 6 pack................$20
Sweat Towel....................bundle @ $15
Drool Rags...........not sure, but I'm gonna need a LOT !

I already have a FUtaba 9CHP: without one would be another $275. I'm looking at about 6500 for the full meal deal not inclusive of the fuel itself.

I don't even want to figure in the cost of the fuse I plan on.....James

I'd laugh so hard when it crashes and burns. eheheh