The HL 400xt is put out by Hobby Lobby it is under the Esskay brand. It is a good bargain, it flys an Eflite YAK-54 with plenty of power but going up 4oz and the big fat wing on my HL Extra 330 EP makes for a slow pull out from hover.

I agree with all of you guys and have just been putting off purchasing a watt meter for too long, I see now that it is a vital tool and I must get my hands on one. I should have one by the end of the week as the shipment just arived at my LHS and they will unpack this afternoon. Hopefully one was shipped.

Are you guys balancing your lipo's, if so how and what else should I purchase?

How often do you cycle?