Originally Posted by
milky
If the weather is less than 1000', you are not allowed to go out and descend under the layer and scud run home. VFR is 1000/3. You are flying IFR even if you are not in the clouds if the ceiling is less than 1000.
Say what? As long as you maintain your VFR cloud clearances and your minimum safe altitudes, you're good to go. Remember, in Class G it's 1sm flight vis and clear of clouds.