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[Geary]

I'm interested in the origins of the phrase/word "SCAT" on these aircraft. Got any inside information?

I'd guess the origin of the engine that powers these hovercraft is where the name SCAT comes from. Back in the '80s, SCAT made the first HD aluminum aftermarket engine case for VW flat-4 engines. The SCAT case was specifically made to lay on its back (flywheel down) for helicopter (and I presume hovercraft) use.

Today, SCAT is known more for their forged crankshafts (many different engine types). SCAT Enterprises, Inc.

[GH85Carrera]

^^^ A photo of an pack of idiots. Just chase tornadoes and hope you get close but not too close. That is too close.

[cashflyer]

Originally Posted by t6dpilot

Another former formation buddy had a Mustang in the collection (his father's) and its livery SCAT VII was Robin Olds' Mustang livery from WWII.

Originally Posted by Geary

I'd guess the origin of the engine that powers these hovercraft is where the name SCAT comes from. Back in the '80s, SCAT made the first HD aluminum aftermarket engine case for VW flat-4 engines. The SCAT case was specifically made to lay on its back (flywheel down) for helicopter (and I presume hovercraft) use.

Since SCAT Enterprises was not founded until 1964, as a distributor and manufacturer of VW parts, I would guess that the SCAT mentioned on the hovercraft is completely irrelevant to WWII aircraft, other than maybe having the same historical meaning.

I think it likely that the term refers to the imperative, "Scat!"
That is, to depart quickly.

The same meaning when Dodge came up with The Scat Pack.
The car has scat / The plane has scat.
Ie; it has the ability to move quickly.

[Jim Horton]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

I think it likely that the term refers to the imperative, "Scat!"
That is, to depart quickly.

The same meaning when Dodge came up with The Scat Pack.
The car has scat / The plane has scat.
Ie; it has the ability to move quickly.

I am thinking it is that definition of the term, as compared to "varmint feces" e.g. coyote scat.

[GH85Carrera]

[craigster59]

[flipper35]

[dafischer]

[Peterfrans]

Originally Posted by kach22i

I'm interested in the origins of the phrase/word "SCAT" on these aircraft.

Got any inside information?

Marine Technology, Inc. - SCAT Hovercraft product line

from the wiki

The nickname Scat, which Olds used on all fighters assigned to him, was to fulfill a promise he made to Lawton "Scat" Davis, his West Point roommate. Davis been washed out of pilot training because he was color blind, and through the nickname on Olds' aircraft could "at least be here symbolically". 1st Lt. Lawton Davis became a company commander in the 289th Infantry, 75th Infantry Division, and was killed in action near Vielsalm, Belgium, January 16, 1945.

[GH85Carrera]

[asphaltgambler]

Originally Posted by craigster59

I have a '69 caddy hearse that is a Miller / Meteor conversion which is very rare - best Halloween prop ever!

[mrlinzi]

Another one of my offshore sunsets. I have hundreds of sunset pics, after having worked the oil & gas business in the Gulf of Mexico for 35 years.

[mrlinzi]

In my backyard 2016

[mrlinzi]

Roger Goodell and I in Washington DC. I did have to remind him that I am a New Orleans Saints fan.

[widebody911]

[bugstrider]

Found him staring at the hummingbird feeder


Sent via Jedi mind trick by the cat

[URY914]

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[craigster59]

Brigitte Bardot talking to Louis Malle on the set of Vie Privée Rome, 1961

[Baz]

Originally Posted by mrlinzi

Another one of my offshore sunsets. I have hundreds of sunset pics, after having worked the oil & gas business in the Gulf of Mexico for 35 years.

Originally Posted by craigster59

Brigitte Bardot talking to Louis Malle on the set of Vie Privée Rome, 1961

Hubba hubba and BRAVO gents! Need more like these when time allows....

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