Michael McNulty wrote:
I am not aware that the flight manual is required to be in the aircraft. I
believe that all of the information that I am required to have on board is
contained on my placards (which are complete, including the weight and
balance limits). The placards are what my operating limitations address,
and as the aircraft is not certified, there is no such thing as an "approved
flight manual".

Check you operating limitations again. Every set I've had has included
a clause that requires carrying the manufacturers flight manual, along
with the placards.

Marc