Flight from San Carlos to Santa Catalina
The pilot departed from San Carlos in the San Francisco Bay Area and flew non-stop to the airport on Santa Catalina Island. Santa Catalina Island is located 22 miles offshore to the south of the Los Angeles Basin. The air mile distance between San Carlos and Santa Catalina was measured at about 340 nautical miles.
Fuel Availability at Santa Catalina
The pilot thought that he could obtain fuel at the Santa Catalina airport. However, the Airport Facility Directory notes that fuel is unavailable at that airport.
Continued Flight to Oceanside
After departing Santa Catalina, the pilot elected to continue the flight to Oceanside, California, which was the ultimate destination of the flight. The straight line distance from Santa Catalina Island to Oceanside was measured at 58 nautical miles, and this leg was entirely over water. For comparison, the distance from the island to the nearest airport in the Los Angeles Basin was measured at 26 nautical miles.