Landing at Lake Hood, AK like a local

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AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman and Senior Photographer David Tulis get expert local knowledge from Alaska pilot Patrick Carter on how to spot the obscure land markings required to approach and depart Lake Hood, AK Seaplane Base.


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