The sidestick on the 'bus is great, it is much more comfortable to sit in the thing for long periods without the restriction of a large (I know I am getting to dodgy territory here) metal object stuck between your legs. The other huge advantage (don't knock it till you have tried it) is the table, paperwork and eating are far easier with it. The fact it does not move when the a/p is engaged just does not seem to a problem, I've been on it 3 years now and it is not an issue. Sorry for rising to the bait, I know this is Concorde thread but once again the poor old Airbus picks up flak from those who know very little about it.