---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/11/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:37 PM - oil dipstick (gary) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:37:24 PM PST US From: "gary" Subject: Stratus-List: oil dipstick I'm a dipstick! A friend that looked over my engine years ago before first flight recommended making some sort of keeper for the dipstick. I never did. The other day, I took a couple laps around the racetrack and smelt oil. Landed and saw oil running down the side. The dipstick came out and made a mess. After checking, I realized that it was a lot easier to pull out than it used to be. After two hours of cleaning, I made a lanyard for it. Just a heads up if anyone is flying without a retainer for it. Make one now! Stratus for sale! I'm buying a 140 HP AutoFlight EA-82. In the mean time, I'm ordering an Airmaster and will try running it on the Stratus drive. Any comments? gary