Newsletter Info....

In 1963 the Thorp T-18 was seen at the Rockford EAA Fly-In, and by early 1964 the interest had grown by leaps and bounds. Many T-18's were being built in dark corners of garages all over the U.S. Shortly thereafter the scores of phone calls, and the hundreds of questions being ask by the enthusiastic builders began pouring in. It became apparent that some form of written record needed to be kept that would contain all of these questions and there answers. Something that would be a common ground for all Thorp Builders and Pilots to share there building and flying tips, as well as their frustrations and problems in the construction of this wonderful little airplane. So it was then, that in 1964 the T-18 Mutual Aid Society was born. Fathered by Dick Cavin, the T-18 Mutual Aid Society began producing a Newsletter, that was filled with building tips from T-18 builders and included hints and inspiration from John Thorp. The T-18 Mutual Aid Society became a Family of devoted Thorp followers, who graciously extended invitations for fellow Thorp drivers to stay in their homes during their cross country travels. This tradition remains today, and is one of the truly unique pleasures of our organization.
Yearly membership rates are as follows, to join click on the "Join" link below.

              $25.00 -- United States Membership
              $30.00 -- Non United States Membership
              $25.00 -- Non United States Membership
                               (On-Line Newsletter Only)

The T-18 Newsletter is published four to five times per year, and is considered to be the BUILDERS MANUAL for the T/S-18. There are currently 140 issues. It is published in a black and white printed format that is mailed using the standard postal system. Beginning with issue number 115, the most current newsletter is available for on-line viewing or downloading from this website. The yearly subscription rates are listed above. With your paid T-18 Mutual Aid Society Membership you will get the hardcopy printed version of the newsletter mailed to you (unless you choose not to receive it), and be able to download and/or view the color version from this site. To view a free on-line sample click the link below.

      The complete set of all 140 issues is available for $165.00 plus shipping. Any single issue is available for $2.50 plus postage. Any issue from 115 to the most current can be burned on a CD Rom in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (PDF) for the same price as a hard copy back issue. Newsletter issues 1 through 44 were condensed, rewritten and placed in a spiral wound booklet by Lu Sunderland in 1986. The complete set of newsletter back issues consist of this booklet, and the remaining individual newsletter issues. I am working on condensing and rewriting issues 45 through 90 and when completed they will be placed in book form as well. Eventually I plan to offer the complete T-18 newsletter inventory in digital PDF format.
     If you wish to subscribe to the T-18 Newsletter, purchase the complete set, or a single back issue, just send me an email at: Purchase The Newsletter, or click on the email link below.

Complete Set of All Newsletters	$165.00
Lu Sunderland's Booklet Issues 1-44	$40.00
Any Individual Newsletter Issue	$2.50
**Plus Shipping Charges**

Beginning with newsletter issue number 115 the newsletter was published in a color format and placed on this website for you to view or to download and print. The downloadable newsletter is in Adobe PDF format, and if you do not have the Adobe reader, there is a link from the newsletter page so you can download and install it on your computer. In order for you to be able to view or download the newsletter you must be a current member of the T-18 Mutual Aid Society and have signed up for a secure name and password. If you are a current member and wish to add the Downloadable Newsletter Option ... Click the "Add On-Line Option" link below.

If you are planning to Join, or Renew your membership and wish to use your credit card you are in luck. I am set up to use the PayPal system for accepting credit card payments. To make a payment through PayPal you must register with them. There is no cost for the registration, and no additional fees imposed by them other than what you see listed on this website. If you would like to learn more about PayPal or to register in advance you may do so by clicking on this PayPal link:

If you are already registered with PayPal or wish to register during your T-18 MAS sign-up or Renewal you can just click on the appropriate option below.

If you are a current member of the T-18 Mutual Aid Society and wish to view and/or download the latest T-18 Newsletter, click on the link below. You must have your password ready to gain access. If you have not yet applied for your password, click on the "Members Only Area" link above.