"Andy" wrote in message
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Never suggested one database for all contests. Just that the official
airspace database for each contest should be be defined and be
available before the contest starts. Talk to QT off line if you don't
think it's been an issue.

This issue is addressed in the 2010 SSA Competition Rules:

5.6.4 Pilot's Kit
At registration, each entrant will receive a package of contest-related
information and documents, as follows:
5.6.4.1 Required

snip

* Designation of the current database versions for control points
(Rule
5.6.1) and closed airspace (Rule 5.6.2)

This rule, or similar wording, has been in the SSA contest rules since 1997.
Unfortunately, not all pilots or contest personnel are as familiar with the
rules as they should be.

Oldtimers can tell you that this is a "Bartell Rule", because it resulted
from an incident involving Bill Bartell at the 1996 USA 15m Nats.

Gary Ittner P7
"Have glider, will race"