An aircraft flight manual (AFM) is a book containing the information required to safely operate the aircraft. Each AFM is tailored for a specific aircraft, though aircraft of the same make and model will naturally have very similar AFMs.

The information within an AFM is also referred to a Technical Airworthiness Data (TAWD). A typical flight manual will contain the following: operating limitations, Normal/Abnormal/Emergency operating procedures, performance data and loading information.

An AFM will often include:

• V speeds
• Aircraft gross weight
• Maximum ramp weight
• Maximum takeoff weight
• Manufacturer's empty weight
• Operating empty weight
• Center of gravity of an aircraft
• Lift-to-drag ratio
• Zero-fuel weight