BobThey still fly DC3s to Catalina from LGB. I'm not sure of the name of the carrier but they make frequent flights hauling cargo etc. I've seen a number of DC3s landing on LGB-RWY 30 returning from Catalina Island. The Long Beach Press-Telegram had a major article about this carrier a few years ago.Bob Klepner

There was a DC3 taking off as I landed yesterday-and my pilot had flown the plane quite a bit in the past.Two more shots-taking off in the twin and the sunset leaving the island.http://members.telocity.com/~geof43/Geofdog2.jpg

Nice pics....But the important question is....what frame rates were you getting? ;)

Geofa, You are one lucky man! Great shots! I did a week long stint as CoPilot with a friend in St Croix flying an Aztec around the Caribbean (Part 135 Charters) but didn't have a camera handy at the time. The memories in my mind all came rushing back looking at your pic's. There is something about island flying that I just cannot get enough of. Post more, Please!http://www.ktone.org/images/FSD_ken.jpg

Ok-a couple more for you... :-)The route from San diego-Torrey Pines golf course (man those waves look like ms!) and a steep bank over Avalon Catalina.http://members.telocity.com/~geof43/Geofdog2.jpg

Just had a look at Catalina in FS2002. It actually looks pretty similar to your pictures. Sure it's not 100% accurate but you can easily tell it's the same airport and island.

My goodness... I am flashing back to FS4 (yes, 4) when I was "exploring" the nation... the islands out there were a common destination, and I couldn't figure out why it was raised so high up off the water.... I never thought to research it. I guess these pictures answer that! THANK YOU for sharing the pics, and I'll say what some have already said, but everyone thinks - you're one lucky guy!-Greg

Geof -Those pictures are awesome and what an incredible experience for you to revisit Catalina during the "middle" of your flying career!That shot of the coast (waves) is really beautiful!Regards,http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jsnyder99/si...cknameavsim.jpg