Good choice. Lasar will do an excellent job, they have a great
reputation in the Mooney community.

Yes, technically, VFR-on-Top has its own FAA meaning that is neither
VFR or necessarily "top top". A controller issuing a clearance
"VFR-on-top" is issuing a type of IFR clearance. However, we all knew
what you meant. BTW: I fly out of Sacramento, are in near here?

-Robert, CFI

Paul Smedshammer wrote:

As far as I know, and maybe I'm wrong, a VFR pilot can fly what would
be
considered VFR on top. Maybe I'm using the technical term "VFR on
Top"
incorrectly but I'm just trying to describe the situation. The
situation was
a 600 foot overcast with tops at 1,500 feet. Clear above 1,500 feet
with
visibility well over 10 miles ... more like 50 miles. Correct me if
I'm wrong
but a VFR pilot can fly at 4,500 feet in this situation. It might
not be
smart but it is legal. Let me know if I'm wrong.