Originally Posted by
theundeadhero
After the Opera House when you first get Setzer and have control of the airship you should be able to return to Narshe and choose between Mog or the Golden Hairpin. As mentioned, there's another Gold Hairpin later in the game and you can also fight for them at the colliseum but they aren't all that great. Once you get him put him in your party and then fly to the Veldt. Jump into the water like you did with Gau, Cyan and Sabin. Ride it out then you'll have to walk to South Figaro and go on a boat ride. After the ride you should be able to walk back through the forest and jump back onto the Veldt to reach your airship again.