Wattsup showed around 7.2 amps with a 12 amp ESC.

I think it was the battery, and that I exceeded the max current (15C) for those packs. They were intended for smaller aircraft, The Bug (www.lightflite.com) which weighs in a good 8 ounces than this plane does, although I have not yet flown this one yet. I was trying it out, measuring the max current with the lighter battery pack, looks like I'll have to go with the three cell 480 mah pack. (15C is 7.2 amps which may work out.. I'll see.. I may have to stretch that out to an 800 mah or so but don't like the added weight).

CGr.