The article introduces the requirement types of general flight test for civil aircraft. The principles about flight test division and planning is discussed. The characteristics and logical relationship of flight test subjects are analyzed. A optimization method about flight test is researched and presented. The flight test planning and management system is systematically elaborated. A closed-loop control flight test is achieved. The problem of flight planning is solved , which has not been researched in China. A set of civil aircraft flight test planning and management system (FTPM) which has the international advanced level is created. The FTPM has been validated and applied in practical flight test, which plays a role of reducing flight test sortie and improving the efficiency. The results show it has a practical significance in engineering application.