An Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) is a document published by the aircraft manufacturer containing detailed information for the operation of the aircraft, such as the recommended aircraft operating technique for normal, abnormal and emergency operation together with the aircraft performance that should be achieved when the aircraft is operated in accordance with these procedures.

A typical AFM may contain the following sections:

• Section 1: General
• Section 2: Limitations
• Section 3: Emergency Procedures
• Section 4: Normal Procedures
• Section 5: Performance
• Section 6: Weight and Balance
• Section 7: Description and Operation of the Airplane and its Systems
• Section 8: Airplane Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
• Section 9: Supplements
• Section 10: Operating Tips

The Performance section contains all the information required by the regulations and any additional performance information the manufacturer determines may enhance a Pilot’s ability to operate the helicopter safely, such as graphs for fuel consumption calculation at various speeds, altitudes, and weights, in favor of pre-flight or in-flight fuel planning.