Premium Aircraft Rental & Flight Training in Camden, SC
We build aviators, not just hours.Blue Wings is where heritage, precision, and flight meet.
Blue Wings Aviation carries forward the legacy of Woodward Field — where pilots have trained and taken to the skies since World War II. Through our small, family-run team and well-equipped Piper Archer PA-28-180, we offer dependable aircraft rental for Private Pilot training, instrument training, and hour-building, with reliable avionics, strong safety equipment, and honest, personal service that makes every flight feel less like a rental — and more like being part of the story.
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Piper Archer
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Piper Archer
Who we are
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Flight Students
Start your journey in meticulously maintained aircraft.
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Hour Builders
Build required hours safely, reliably, and affordably.
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Leisure Renters
Take friends and family up in absolute comfort.
Flight Schools
Supplement your line with our trusted fleet.
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Instructors
Provide your students the best platform to learn.
Flight Students
Start your journey in meticulously maintained aircraft.
Hour Builders
Build required hours safely, reliably, and affordably.
Leisure Renters
Take friends and family up in absolute comfort.
Flight Schools
Supplement your line with our trusted fleet.
Instructors
Provide your students the best platform to learn.
Flight Students
Start your journey in meticulously maintained aircraft.
Hour Builders
Build required hours safely, reliably, and affordably.
Leisure Renters
Take friends and family up in absolute comfort.
Flight Schools
Supplement your line with our trusted fleet.
Instructors
Provide your students the best platform to learn.
Still wondering if Blue Wings is right for you?
Check out what our veteran pilots and flight students have to say about us, then make an informed decision.
Hit a crosswind?
Let's talk.
Tried booking locally and have questions, feedback, or ran into something tricky? We're the founders, and we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're evaluating for recurrent training or just want to chat about your use case, connect with us on a call.
Tatiana Vatruba
Founder & Owner
Ray Griffin
Chief Flight Instructor
Roman Lepekha
Deployment Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Discovery Flight cost?
$200 all-in for a 1-hour hands-on Discovery Flight in our Piper PA-28-180. Aircraft rental is provided by Blue Wings Aviation; flight instruction is provided independently by our partner Sun Ray Aviation LLC.
How old do I have to be to start flight training?
There is no minimum age to start lessons. You can solo at 16 and earn your Private Pilot License at 17. We regularly work with Kershaw County students and Camden Military Academy cadets.
Who is my flight instructor?
Flight instruction is provided independently by Sun Ray Aviation LLC, led by Ray Griffin — a U.S. Air Force veteran with 2,500+ flight hours, holding Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument and CFI ratings. Blue Wings Aviation provides the aircraft.
Do I need to commit to a package?
No. Everything is pay-as-you-go — aircraft rental from Blue Wings and instruction from Sun Ray are billed separately, lesson by lesson. No minimums, no contracts.
What aircraft will I fly?
A 1975 Piper PA-28-180, fully IFR-equipped with Garmin 430 WAAS GPS, Aera 560, Century IIB autopilot, and ADS-B Out.
Can I train for an Instrument Rating?
Yes. Our PA-28-180 is WAAS-certified and approved for actual IMC training. Aircraft rental by Blue Wings; Instrument flight instruction provided independently by Sun Ray Aviation LLC.
Do you rent aircraft to certificated pilots?
Yes — that is Blue Wings Aviation's core business. We offer wet rental of our PA-28-180 to certificated pilots with a current BFR and a Blue Wings checkout.