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02/06/2008. Previously unknown this gyroplane was identified by Chris Kinnaman. This two-seat version was derived from the open airframe single-seat J4B by Jerrie K. Barnett in 1975. It was of tubular construction and was powered by an 100 hp Continental O-200 engine. Numerous sets of plans and a considerable number of kits were sold, 17 are still registered in the USA, 4 in Canada, and 2 in the UK. Howard Merkel has flown one coast-to coast in the United States in 1989. In 1989 the Chinese Prime Minister visited Barnett Rotorcraft at Olivehurst, California, and wanted to see the gyroplane and take a ride with CEO K. Jerrie Barnett. His wish was fulfilled and then each of his aids also had a ride, thereafter a contract was signed for three examples. Registered as N2071Y the pictured aircraft was test flown by Jerrie, crated and with two kits shipped to China in 1990. The registration was cancelled on Aril 17, 1990. While N2071Y (less registration) is displayed at the museum, the fate of the other two is unknown.