On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:32:45 -0400, in rec.aviation.piloting, Andrew Gideon
wrote:

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:14:52 -0500, Gig 601XL Builder wrote:

They did but the new ones that don't still have the STANDBY position.

Why? Just inertia? Avoiding the need for "transition training" laugh?

Never underestimate inertia. But my guess is that it brings the digital
display alive so that you can preset your squawk before going live.