I currently fly the A-320 series and have years in a 73', including the 400 EFIS, but no time in a 737NG.

The only airplane I was "Jones'n" to fly before retirement was the 757. I think the 757 is the best looking airliner currently flying and is a hot rod with wings. Put some flames and a set of glass packs on it and you'd be all set. If you could make the engines sound like R-2800's it would be perfect.

I find the 'Bus a competent airplane but I certainly don't think it is better than the 737NG, it's just different. What I don't like about the 'Bus is poor cockpit lighting, maybe if the dome light was brighter (and red), it wouldn't be so irritating at night. You also get reflections from the center pedestal lights on the windshield at night, (or your shirt, if you use the map light).

I MUCH prefer the FMS software on the Boeing vs the Legacy or Pegasus versions on the Airbus. There's a huge difference in this regard between the two aircraft, and I think Boeing won, hands down.

Flying with the side stick from either seat is no big deal, you adjust quickly.

The Airbus is one rough riding sum'bi*ch in turbulence, rides like the wings have no flex at all, DARN!!, spilled my coffee again!

No tail skid on the 'Bus...scraping the tail is a BIG deal $$$$$$$.

The APU on the 'Bus has alot of air available for pack operation on the ground, very comfortable on the ground year 'round.

Crosswind operations, especially landings, are "different".

The airbus cockpit is much quieter than the Boeings I've flown, but that's not saying much. I always wondered why the Boeings were so noisy...supersonic airflow where the windshield blends into the cockpit "roof", the large angle between the windshields and the clear view windows, localized air turbulence? I don't know, but whatever the reason, IT SURE IS LOUD.