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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 870, 14 January 1930, Page 11

“EVO 2” Now Exhibited on our Roof. Larger than a Gypsy Moth. Remarkable Achievement by Two Auckland Youths. '>'7 E—/ Cl % / r, » / i LAST July, a monoplane built in their spare time by the Everson brothers, of Sentinel Road.fjHerne Bay, was wrecked on its trial flight at: Mangere Speedway. Aided by the experience gained from their previous attempt, these two youths have since built a bigger and better machine, which they have named “Evo 2." With a wing spread of 30ft. 1 Oin. and an overall length of 20ft., this new machine is larger than a Gypsy Moth. A 12-14 horse-power Henderson motor-cycle engine, developing 23 h.p at 3,000 revolutions, has been fitted, and it is expected that with the throttle wide open it will be able to run for an hour on a gallon and a half of petrol. One of the most finished pieces of work in the construction of the plane is the propeller. This important part is made of wood, ten pieces having been laminated, and the completed block carefully shaped. It has a pitch of sft. Three-ply wood has been used for the fuselage, which has one cockpit. An aluminium engine casing covers the front of the body. A minimum of air resistance has been aimed at, and the whole machine has been streamlined in every part. “Evo 2” is a soundly-built and well-finished machine, and is worthy of inspection by everyone interested in aeronautics. It is also a splendid object lesson, showing what can be done by initiative and perseverance, and for this reason you should bring your children to see this “home-made” aeroplane, which is being exhibited on our roof for a short period. One of the Everson brothers will be in attendance to explain the features of the machine. FARMERS’ TRADING Co., Ltd. Hobson St. and Wyndham St.