Pilot's Engineering and Technical Knowledge
Does anyone know of a good source for the kind of knowledge of the engineering principles behind SEP aircraft and their systems that a pilot needs to know?
I am talking of general information on topics like those examples below, rather than extremely detailed technical info that might be presented in a POH/FM or manufacturer's specification. Nor am I talking scientific explanations of the principles of flight or aerodynamics.
e.g.
Variable Pitch Propellers
Aircraft Engines (e.g. magnetos etc. etc.)
Fuel/Air Mixture
I am a relatively newly quailified PPL and would appreciate the wise words of those who have been doing it a while.
Where did you get your best information? Spending time with an engineer? Text books? Articles? LAA struts/aircraft builders? Manufacturer's documentation?