Yes, I missed the distinction.
Thanks


"John R. Copeland" wrote in message
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"Matt Barrow" wrote in message
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For a non-IFR rated pilot, if departure and arrival airports are clear,
they
can overfly a large area that is overcast/below minimums.

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The non-IFR-rated pilot can do that only as VFR-over-the-top.
VFR-on-top requires an IFR flight plan, a privilege of the Instrument
Rating.