Shortcut in Angel Island 2 (Knuckles/Tails)

This shortcut only works with Tails and Knuckles. In Angel Island 2, after the first sliding sand bit, there is a set of spikes that pops up and a platform that moves up and down. Go underneath the platform and take the lower path. Get to the platform with a rhino on it. Jump off the left side and then glide or fly to the right until you get to the platform that you would normally reach after the second sand slide. Voila, you have saved a bunch of time.