Vfr To Ifr / Ir And Imc
If an aircraft departs vfr and unavoidably enters imc conditions, what are the legalities and practicalities of using instruments approaches to break cloud and return to vmc. If you contact ATC and inform them of such an issue are you still considered VFR or IFR? I understand in the uk there is no such thing as vrf on top.
Do the caa frown on such cases and are ATC comfortable with such practices?
Would an airborne IFR need filled, even if the aircraft was not certified for IFR flight (2 radios, autopilot etc...). What other practicle aspects would need considered? Is this a grey area or are there clear rules for such cases?
Any experiences or thoughts would be welcomed.