"Scott Aron Bloom" wrote in message
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Where I used it was in the following situation. 3000 OVC at takeoff, tops
5000. Same at destination.
But the MEA was 11k or so. Ill fly VFR on top at 8k and never leave the
system.


You must still comply with FAR 91.177 when operating VFR-on-Top as well as
FAR 91.159. It appears your operation violated both.