Above the Clouds: 27/09
Assuming you are qualified, what would you do if flying from A to B VFR but encountered wx that would require a period of flying in cloud then return to VFR flight to destination. Not criticising just asking how it works in NZ.
No problem, I'm happy to answer.
I am IFR qualified. If I was on a VFR flight and encountered such weather there would be two options.
One; remain VFR and divert around the weather to the destination, return to my departure point or land at a suitable nearby airfield.
Two; if I was able to join an IFR route at or above MSA I would pick up an IFR clearance.
The other option you seem to allude to, that is just go IMC to get to VMC conditions runs shivers of fear up my spine. Too many people have got killed doing that.