and do not file an IFR flight plan or accept an instrument clearance/IFR clearance unless the pilot in command is instrument rated, rated for the plane (IE single engine land) and is current as well as the plane meeting IFR req's.
I remember one clown took off in his OWN twin (C303),not instrument rated, with an instrument clearance, his safety pilot was instrument rated BUT NOT rated on multi engine planes. The FAA had a field day esp since the safety pilot was also an air traffic controller!!!!!
call FSDO