[77newell]

I would prefer operational Jakes, but I would resist the idea that I'm unsafe without them. Jakes make it easier to safely control speed, but having them fail enroute or beforehand just means I have to slow down and gear down more when descending. It ultimately isn't a matter of safety, it's a matter of the maximum speed at which safety can be maintained. Without operational Jakes the maximum safe speed is reduced.

I use Jakes regularly and am confident I could easily handle it in the unlikely event they decided to take a vacation.