johnylint

I was recently thinking about how many flight simulation communities and virtual aviation groups have grown over the years, and it made me wonder if digital membership cards have a place in this space. A lot of organizations outside aviation have moved from plastic membership cards to digital versions that can be stored on a phone. That seems convenient for member verification, event check-ins, and renewals, especially for communities that organize regular meetups or online events. I'm curious whether anyone here has experience with something similar in a flight simulation club, virtual airline, or aviation association. Do you think a digital membership card would actually be useful for: Community events or fly-ins? Member-only training sessions? Discounts or partner benefits? Faster check-in at real-world aviation gatherings? Or do existing systems like Discord roles, forum accounts, and email confirmations already handle everything well enough? I'd be interested to hear how other communities manage memberships and whether a digital card would add any real value.