Sorry Pascal, I didnt mean to take credit away from anyone. My mistake. I dont know why I thought it was Carl's.

Anyway, I think I will probably go with the Mega or the HET RC's if they turn out to be comparable in performance.

I might go with a larger ESC if it will keep it from getting so hot.

Let me know if this sounds ok. Mega 16/15/2 or equivalent, Cheapbatterypack.com's 10 cell FAUP pack, Hitec servos (mg or karbonite) and hitec 555 receiver, and possibly the Phoenix 60 or 45.

Thanks for all of your help.