hm..I just did this a couple weeks ago, but I haven't hooked up my comp since I got back from school so i can't go back and play it...hm..so I guess I can't be of THAT much help, but I just bought many midgbreads and just flew around a lot. It's really not THAT hard...plus, by that tiny island are I think 2 other bigger islands, so maybe you were just having bad luck; you should be able to see them if you just fly around more. I know it may be frustrating, but hey, isn't that the very essence of FF..?