With modern avionics, radio failures are rare but not nonexistent. Light aircraft still have com vulnerabilities from electrical faults, frozen touchscreens, broken buttons, etc. And, many of us still have some old radios. So you still need to know your lost-com procedures, but even those might not cover all the bases.
The Route
From Columbia, Missouri, the direct route to North Little Rock, Arkansas, is simply straight south for two hours. But with military airspace in the way and a Class C airport near the destination, you’re occupied with route planning. There’s fuel management too; ceilings will get lower and procedures require flying past the destination to commence an approach. So start at the departure point and pick your way through.
