Now available from Sporty’s is the new Dipstick Removal Tool.
Invented by high school entrepreneurs as part of a class project, the tool’s mission is simple: To free up those seemingly seized oil dipsticks.
The tool’s design only allows a counter-clockwise rotation, meaning you won’t further lock the dipstick in place.
“We’ve seen here at Sporty’s Academy that some flight students feel the need to demonstrate their grip strength when tightening the dipstick,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “This tool is a great solution.”
The Dipstick Removal Tool [2777A] is available for $14.95.
Overrated and overpriced ! I use a small pair of vice grips that I always keep in the plane works great and has many other uses and only cost $7
Enough already. If it’s too much to pull the dipstick, check the oil level and put the dipstick back in…the right way, then maybe just maybe these potential pilots should seek another way to spend money.
And if this is a CF1 who posted the previous comment that stated that this is another great tool and that he doesn’t need to give any more instructions on this area. Then I think maybe he shouldn’t be an instructor. Do your job. Teach the right way. People are paying you to LEARN.
MARK HILL PP / Airplane owner
Finally a way to avoid any instruction in this area!