"Blueskies" writes:

I guess I really don't get this. Folks fly below VFR minimums in
class G under IFR?

Yes, that's what we've been telling you.

Under what 'rules?'

There are numerous rules. Read the AIM/FARs, and ignore only those
clauses that are conditioned on "in controlled airspace". The rest
probably apply.

- FChE