VFR over the top? That's when a pilot flies visually over the top of clouds. It's legal in the U.S.A, but is it a good idea? What if there's too many clouds to get back down? What if you have engine trouble over the top? Like many things, I think if you manage risks and leave a number of options... it can be a nice option for flights like this.

This is my return flight from shooting Gymkhana 11 in my 1976 Grumman Tiger. Flying from Annapolis, MD to Michigan to get home. A big front stood between me and home, and instead of getting bumped around below the clouds at 2,500ft, I smoothly cruise the entire way home above them.

Always make sure you have some out's planned for everything... not just cloud cruising.

Thanks to the 2 gentleman that offered to help me at Toledo Executive when the pump wouldn't work. I misspoke as I didn't end up giving them cash for fuel, but they offered it from their neat cart. The pump ended up working before we could make the deal.