About

Dare To FLY Fashion was launched late 2015 after company founder and designer Jen Toplak created the iconic Chicks FLY t-shirt for the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Woman Pilots to collect funds for aviation scholarships. The tee became an international fashion “must have” and Jen soon spun off her new line of shirts and hats to satisfy customer demand for new designs. The brand quickly became a global sensation and her entire collection of stylish shirts, hats, and accessories that reflect the unique blend of artistry, aviation, and modern aesthetics will be available at Banyan Pilot Shop, the world’s largest pilot shop.

Jen Toplak’s talent as an artist, her keen eye for aesthetics and knowledge as an instrument rated pilot guides her to create interesting, edgy and fun designs that are stylish and sophisticated for the chic and modern pilot who wants to showcase his or her passion for aviation and inspire others to learn to fly. Jen believes that flying enriches women’s lives by building self-esteem, a sense of freedom and empowerment. Dare to Fly Fashion apparel helps pilots promote aviation and share their love of flying with fashion forward contemporary designs.

Banyan Pilot Shop, acquired Dare To Fly Fashion in November 2025. This acquisition strengthens Banyan Pilot Shop’s commitment to offering a diverse and distinctive selection of aviation products while supporting the global aviation community. The Dare to FLY collection will continue to be available online at daretoflyfashion.com, in-store and online at Banyan Pilot Shop, and at affiliated retailers.

In keeping with Dare To Fly's philanthropic ways, a percentage of all proceeds go to aviation scholarships.

We believe that our store is the most unique shopping experience that you, any pilot, or aviation enthusiast can have. Banyan Pilot Shop is where you can experience the thrill of trying different items firsthand and interact with our team members that are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the same things you are. This individual face-to-face customer service is what sets us apart from our online counterparts. Our buyers collaborate with our team and listen to our customers in order to fill our store with an ever-changing selection of amazing items and incredible finds, often not available elsewhere. This means you can wander around our store, touch, feel, and interact with many of the items you can only see online or in magazines, and you can bring them home with you the same day!

All pilot shops are NOT the same. We value you as a customer and take pride in having a sales staff with licensed pilots who are knowledgeable and can help you find the right supplies for your needs. We believe our customer service and support is what sets us head and shoulders above the rest and is why most of our first-time customers become lifetime customers. Banyan Pilot Shop has the largest selection of aviation products with value pricing — but it’s the service and support you will treasure the most.

Banyan Pilot Shop is not just another store… It’s the World’s Largest Pilot Shop! At over 5,000 square feet, our pilot shop is packed full of all the major (and most of the minor) manufacturer’s pilot supplies. In fact, our store can be better described as an Aviation Superstore! Who else has a Gulfstream fuselage smack-dab in the middle of their store? Oh yeah — you can fly it too!

Our store is your aviation destination located at 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 on the flightline at Banyan Air Service at FXE in sunny South Florida. You can also visit us online at www.banyanpilotshop.com for your aviation needs.