My Second Solo X-Country

"A Lieberma" wrote in message
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"CareBear" wrote in
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everywhere! The MEF for this quadrant is 2200 feet. So now I got to
make a decision since the clouds were about 2300 feet. I decided to
go above the clouds. I talked to Huntsville Center and informed them
of my intentions. They had no problem with my decision but cautioned
me to get below the clouds when I see land again. I was above the
clouds about 10 minutes although it seemed like forever!

Having been there and done it, I would never suggest going above a cloud
deck that you cannot see the other side where it may be clear.... I did
this after getting my VFR license and instead of Owensboro KY where I was
headed, I ended up in Lawrencville IL to wait out the weather (couple of
hours). Needless to say, after that trip, I got a'workin on my IFR
ticket.

The forecast in my trip was nothing compared what I experienced and I had
to divert. I fessed up to center as I had flight following too and they
were graceful enough to help me find a VFR airport.

I thought students had to have a constant visual ground reference and were
not to do VFR over the top, but I could be mistaken.

First of all congratulations on safely completing the flight...

Second of all, I hate to be the "spoil sport", but Allen is correct, and I
was going to say something too, but Allen kind of beat me to it.... These
do exist for a reason... mostly safety.

From the Student Pilot section of the FARs...

61.89 General limitations.
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(a) A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft:

(7) When the flight cannot be made with visual reference to the surface; or

(8) In a manner contrary to any limitations placed in the pilot's logbook by
an authorized instructor.