[TR] Jake Brake: was 'free wheeling'

[John Herrera]

> However, "Jake Brake" is a brand name, and that company offers many newer
> designs that aren't as noisy, so there has been a certain amount of
> controversy on the subject.
>
> -- Randall




I heard that "Jake" is short for Jacobs, the same outfit that made radial
engines for aircraft use.  Used in the Cessna "Bamboo Bomber" and 195, that I
can think of offhand.



John H.