[TXaviator]

it is my understanding that this is not actually what one would call "VFR on top" as that implies an earlier IFR clearance through a BKN or OVC cloud layer flying solely by reference to instruments. (which thus would require an instrument rating)

this flight seems to just be VFR. VFR with some doodling about above some clouds, but still VFR.

note: i enjoy getting up above the clouds VFR all the time, so long is there are plenty of openings to get back down!