This question probably answers itself and I think I know the answer just want to know for sure.
I recently flew with Easyjet, on an A319 and I was privaliged enough to be allowed to visit the flight deck after touch down.
I was able to get a couple of pictures, including one of me in first officers seat
was thrilled and also had a chat with the captain and first officer.
From looking at my pictures, I suddenly realised there is NO (I don't know how to describe...I know the word but won't come to me, apologies, the lever, to turn, like steering wheel, pull back to take off etc.)
That is not present in an A319 or any airbuses as far as I am aware and my guess is that the joysticks on the sides of the flight deck in the A319 are used instead of the central column of controlling the aircraft?
Sorry for the complicated post hopefully you will understand my question and assumed answer.
I have included a photo off airliners.net of what I mean by no central column and the side joysticks.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0549814/M/