Jerrie Barnett and Allan Tatarian

Jerrie Barnett and Allan Tatarian

My good friend and fellow gyroplane pilot, ALLAN TATARIAN, passed away. Allan test flew the world’s first ultralight gyroplane, my Bumble Bee, at Hollister Airport, CA in 1983. Allan also flight demonstrated in the Bumble Bee at Oshkosh in 1984. He died of cancer.  Allan was always a joy to be with and his great sense of humor and adventure will be remembered by his friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. God bless you Allan.

JERRIE BARNETT dies in his sleep on August 4, 2009.  Jerrie was one of the gyroplane pioneers with his safe, sleek, aircraft engine powered, one and two place gyroplanes. He was a good friend and he believed in helping others. He had recently purchased the rights to manufacture Rotordyne blades in the hope of providing rotors blades for his kits. We will all miss you Jerrie. Your friend, Marty Hollmann