Thanks for all the help guys. I really like that voltwatch onboard battery monitor thing. Most transmitters have battery indicators. Every plane should probably have one of those. However, on the tower hobbies page for the voltwatch (the one mclina linked to) it says that for radios other than Futaba, you have to modify the plug. How do I modify the plug to work with the Alpha's spektrum radio?

Also, someone mentioned installing a remote charge jack, so that I dont have to remove the wing to charge the battery. This also sounds like a good idea. What would types of wires and stuff would I need to buy to make a remote charge port? And is it ok to leave the wing on all the time or is it not good to store the rubber bands under strain like that?

Oh and mclina mentioned that although the engine is advertised as broken in and tuned at the factory, that I should still run a few tanks through it before flying. What I don't understand about breaking in engines is why can't you just break them in while flying, eg, break it in in the air? I guess my last plane was given to me, and had already been broken in years ago, so I didn't have to worry about this.

Thanks again guys!