I've just finished, well a couple of months ago, the JAR groundschool with ATA. I rate them very highly and thought the instructors were absolutely first class. Like all the schools they had their problems when they first started on the JAA syllabus but things are much improved now with results to reflect.
Yes they do use the Four Forces (Crew2000?) notes, which were lacking somewhat in quality. The standard of the notes was my only criticism and even then it wasnt the content but the standard of presentation etc, but as you say the second issue is greatly improved.
All in all I can only speak highly of ATA and most definately recommend them. I'm glad it's all over and behind me though!!
