Since he referred to himself as "us VFR pilots", it would indeed be a FAR
violation for him to file and fly an IFR flight plan, even if he did it in
VMC.


Just a nitpick.. but ANYONE can file an IFR flight plan... you have to
be instrument rated and current to accept the clearance when issued
under the flight plan.

Airlines use dispatchers who are non-pilots to file their plans. Again..
anyone can file, but not anyone can use.

Nit Mode off.
Dave